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Mental Health

{Guest blog} Six tips to help you avoid procrastination

Sometimes it’s easier to put your responsibilities aside when you feel overwhelmed, overworked or distracted by more enjoyable pursuits. However, when you postpone too many projects, your life can feel disorganized and out of control. Here are some tips to avoid procrastination as you learn to focus on the tasks at hand. Make a commitment to yourself to complete your tasks on time. Motivate yourself … Continue reading {Guest blog} Six tips to help you avoid procrastination

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Health & Wellness

September is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 45,000 Americans die by suicide every year. Read that again. Upsetting, right? One way you can help lower this statistic is to talk about it. Having open conversations about mental health and emotional struggles helps reduce the stigma – which is what prevents a lot of people from seeking the help they need. You … Continue reading September is National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month

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Health & Wellness

Understanding the importance of the HPV vaccination

Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been brought to my attention multiple times during the past few months; but the most concerning of those mentions was news from a local oncologist. The oncologist mentioned Kansans performed poorly in HPV immunization.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HPV causes more than 33,700 cases of cancer in men and women every year in the U.S. … Continue reading Understanding the importance of the HPV vaccination

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Medicare

Medicare at 65: How to Enroll, Plans, Aging In & More | BCBSKS

Aging is a natural process every human has to go through, but it doesn’t have to be a bad experience! There are many milestones in life, and turning 65 is just one of them. The age you can get Medicare is the stage of life is when you can finally retire and enjoy your free time with your loved ones.  Qualifying for Medicare is another … Continue reading Medicare at 65: How to Enroll, Plans, Aging In & More | BCBSKS

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Back-to-school, Health & Wellness

Back to school advice from former school nurses

The days of summer vacation are winding down and you’re undoubtedly in back to school mode to make sure your child is ready for the upcoming year. Part of the preparation probably includes paperwork from the school nurse. Before you groan at the thought of filling out another form, consider the role a school nurse plays in the health and happiness of your child. BCBSKS … Continue reading Back to school advice from former school nurses

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Health Insurance Education

How to use your health insurance network

We’ve heard from our customers that being able to see their preferred doctor or using their hospital of choice is a top priority when considering a health insurer. With 96% of all eligible providers participating in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) networks, including 99% of all medical doctors and 100% of eligible hospitals in-network, we’re proud to offer our members an … Continue reading How to use your health insurance network

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Health & Wellness, Health Insurance Education, Industry Perspective

Legislative update on Kansas health and life insurance laws

The 2019 Kansas legislative session introduced several changes to the state’s health and life insurance laws. Below, BCBSKS vice president of government and community relations Sunee Mickle provides an update on how they will affect our members. Every year, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is active at the Kansas Statehouse to help educate lawmakers about new health and life insurance legislation. Our goal … Continue reading Legislative update on Kansas health and life insurance laws

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Health & Wellness

The health of millennials

Nearly 73 million people in the U.S. are millennials – people born between 1981 and 1996. In a recent study, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Index examined the health of the 55 million commercially insured millennials. The BCBS Health Index quantifies more than 200 different health conditions to identify which diseases and conditions most affect Americans’ longevity and quality of life. It’s powered by … Continue reading The health of millennials

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