Tag: Health Insurance

General, Health & Wellness

🌟Employee Spotlight: Todd Chapple Wins Gold at Pickleball’s Top Tourney

by Amy Bauer A stroke of luck landed BCBSKS Group Sales Advisor Todd Chapple a spot at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships, but his hard work and skill earned him a gold medal spot on the podium in the 4.0 men’s singles championship in late April. A lifelong athlete with a strong competitive streak, Todd started playing pickleball for fun during the pandemic but began … Continue reading 🌟Employee Spotlight: Todd Chapple Wins Gold at Pickleball’s Top Tourney

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In the Community

Partnering today for a healthier tomorrow: BCBSKS and KU Wichita Pediatrics

Community impact The mission of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) goes beyond providing health insurance – it’s about building healthier communities. One of the ways this is accomplished is through support of the Wichita Open, an event that transcends the game of golf. Through this event, the Wichita economy surges, with spectators investing more than $7 million in hotels, restaurants and activities … Continue reading Partnering today for a healthier tomorrow: BCBSKS and KU Wichita Pediatrics

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General

Health Insurance vs. Health Benefits | Explaining the Difference | BCBSKS

On top of keeping up with all the changes with Medicare for 2023, you also need to know the difference between Health Insurance and a Health Benefit Plan. Some people don’t realize the difference between the two or think the terms are interchangeable. A Health Benefit Plan, or Alternative Health Plan, isn’t required to follow the federal regulations made possible under the Affordable Care Act … Continue reading Health Insurance vs. Health Benefits | Explaining the Difference | BCBSKS

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For Employers

How Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas delivered for us.

Not long ago, Brady Franklin, Heidi Mark and Chris McGee made the decision to leave their large firm and venture out on their own creating Endeavor Private Wealth to help a select number of clients build, manage, protect, and transition wealth.   Endeavor Private Wealth is a financial investment advisory firm in downtown Topeka, KS. Many of their clients either want to retire or are retired, … Continue reading How Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas delivered for us.

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For Employers

How revisions to the “family glitch” impacts your employees

Some of your employees may be eligible for Marketplace subsidies The definition of “affordable” group coverage has been problematic since the arrival of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2013. Known as the “family glitch,” it barred millions of employees from receiving subsidized health insurance through the Marketplace. In 2023, the IRS fixed the “family glitch.” This means that some of your employees may now … Continue reading How revisions to the “family glitch” impacts your employees

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
For Employers

Why employers should offer an HSA

And why consumers benefit Steadily rising costs have everyone looking for smart ways to save money, particularly on health insurance. A great way to push back at inflation is to offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) to your employees. These savings accounts are a simple, effective and affordable way to find tax savings that benefits everyone: individuals, small businesses and large employers. An HSA is … Continue reading Why employers should offer an HSA

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COVID-19 (coronavirus), Industry Perspective

2021 legislative update on Kansas health insurance laws

As 2021 gets underway, both federal and state legislative and regulatory changes are expected to modify health plan benefits for Kansans. Below, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Vice President of Government and Community Relations, Sunee Mickle provides an update on how a few of these changes may affect our members. As the largest health insurer in Kansas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of … Continue reading 2021 legislative update on Kansas health insurance laws

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Health Insurance Education

What’s covered under the Affordable Care Act

Updated Nov. 28, 2022- Many Kansans are new to shopping for health insurance on the individual or family market this year. Understanding coverage with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) can be different than the group coverage you are familiar with. The ACA provides health insurance by making it possible for anyone, regardless of their current or previous health condition, to purchase health insurance. It mandates … Continue reading What’s covered under the Affordable Care Act

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