Understanding health insurance
Health insurance can be confusing but here at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas we don’t want it to be. We are here to help you understand all the … Continue reading Understanding health insurance
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{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} 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
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
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?
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% … Continue reading How to use your health insurance network
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 … Continue reading Legislative update on Kansas health and life insurance laws
What’s on a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)?
Picking out a health insurance plan that’s best for you and your family is a big decision. And let’s face it, reading through plan details can be downright overwhelming. You … Continue reading What’s on a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)?
BCBSKS president and CEO reflects on his first year
Early April marked the one-year anniversary of Matt All being named the president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. He recently took time to reflect on … Continue reading BCBSKS president and CEO reflects on his first year
A quick start guide to understanding your insurance
The beginning of the year signals the start of a new year of health insurance benefits for many people. If it’s your first time purchasing a health insurance plan, learning … Continue reading A quick start guide to understanding your insurance
Our responsibility to make health care better
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas president/CEO Matt All was invited to write a guest column in the Wichita Business Journal‘s November issue on health care. In his submission … Continue reading Our responsibility to make health care better
How to transition from college to the real world
You’ve made it grad! Your hard work has paid off and you’re ready to start your first job “in the real world.” It’s an exciting time in your life, so … Continue reading How to transition from college to the real world