Celebrating our Kansas roots
In the summer of 1872, Captain Russell Scott Osborn, a civil war veteran born in New York in 1833 but raised in Illinois before settling for six years in Iowa, … Continue reading Celebrating our Kansas roots
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How Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans stack up to build the best coverage for you
Does you calendar have an important date soon approaching? If your 65th birthday is close, this exciting time can signal a change in your health insurance and how you will … Continue reading How Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans stack up to build the best coverage for you
{Video} Journey of a claim
You go to the doctor, receive care and go about your day. It seems pretty simple, but what actually happens once an insurance claim is submitted? Here’s a behind the … Continue reading {Video} Journey of a claim
{Guest blog} Planning to make big changes this year? We’ve got your back.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas partners with New Directions to provide behavioral health screenings, resources and support to our members and employees. Whether you’re kicking a bad habit or hope … Continue reading {Guest blog} Planning to make big changes this year? We’ve got your back.
New year and new you with Blue365 discounts
Did you know that just by being a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas member, you have access to a variety of discounts through Blue365®? It’s true! Blue365 provides … Continue reading New year and new you with Blue365 discounts
{Guest blog} The unexpected can put a damper on things
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas partners with New Directions to provide behavioral health screenings, resources and support to our members and employees. Any type of personal or major crisis is … Continue reading {Guest blog} The unexpected can put a damper on things
Do you qualify for a special enrollment period?
While the open enrollment period ends soon, we know life happens, and your health insurance needs can change in an instant. If you experience one of the following qualifying life … Continue reading Do you qualify for a special enrollment period?
Understanding why insurance premiums rise
While it is common for the amount you pay to go up or down each year, it is not always clear why those changes happen. While the general way premiums … Continue reading Understanding why insurance premiums rise
How to read your prescription drug label
There is a lot of information on a prescription drug label. Kansas laws require most of the information to be there, and knowing what it all means may help you … Continue reading How to read your prescription drug label
Medicare options when retiring after age 65
You’ve likely worked sun up to sun down for most of your adult life and are looking forward to that sweet relief of retirement. If you decide retiring at age … Continue reading Medicare options when retiring after age 65
{Guest blog} Outsmarting stress
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas partners with New Directions to make sure our members and employees have access to the behavioral health resources they need. You’re familiar with the symptoms … Continue reading {Guest blog} Outsmarting stress
What’s the difference between health insurance and a health benefit plan?
How do you know if you are buying health insurance or a health benefit plan? Both are options Kansans will have this year as they consider their health coverage, but … Continue reading What’s the difference between health insurance and a health benefit plan?