Tag: Health Insurance

Health Insurance Education

Need health insurance for you and your family? Get the basics of the ACA in simple terms

Learn more about health insurance on the Health Insurance Marketplace offered through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Open enrollment takes place Nov. 1 through Jan. 15. We know you likely have a lot of questions and we’re here to help.  What is the ACA?  The ACA provides health insurance by making it possible for anyone, regardless of their current or previous health condition, to purchase … Continue reading Need health insurance for you and your family? Get the basics of the ACA in simple terms

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Health Insurance Education

Prepare for the Open Enrollment Period for individuals and families

Get ready to enroll in your 2026 individual and family healthcare plan with this guided checklist. Open enrollment takes place Nov. 1 through Jan. 15. Make a list of your family’s current and anticipated healthcare needs for the coming year. This includes surgeries, medicines or frequent medical care.  The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides health insurance by making it possible for anyone, regardless of their … Continue reading Prepare for the Open Enrollment Period for individuals and families

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Health Insurance Education

Adding a new baby to your insurance plan

Congratulations! There is nothing sweeter than welcoming a new baby into your home. You probably already had a checklist of everything you needed to do – pack the hospital bag, install the car seat, and of course, don’t forget about adding your newest bundle of joy to your health insurance plan. The process of adding a new baby to your insurance plan is different based … Continue reading Adding a new baby to your insurance plan

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Health Insurance Education, Medicare

What is a Medicare Supplement Insurance Select plan?

Medicare Supplement Insurance is a type of health insurance plan that helps cover the gaps in Original Medicare. Gaps include coinsurance, copayments and deductibles. Original Medicare, Parts A and B, is offered by the federal government while Medicare Supplement plans are sold by private insurance carriers. Medicare Select plans are a type of supplement plan in a service area that offers a lower monthly premium … Continue reading What is a Medicare Supplement Insurance Select plan?

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Health Insurance Education

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 ins and outs of health insurance. What is health insurance? The first step is understanding what health insurance really is. Health insurance is there to help cover your medical expenses. Similar to how auto insurance … Continue reading Understanding health insurance

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Health & Wellness

{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 disruptive and stressful by nature. Abnormal situations tend to throw us off emotionally. You may feel shock, fear, helplessness, guilt, anger, disappointment or a combination of feelings.When life throws you a curveball, allow yourself to … Continue reading {Guest blog} The unexpected can put a damper on things

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Health Insurance Education

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 are figured is mostly based on how much medical services cost and how many were used by our members – there are many other things that can impact what you will pay for insurance, including: … Continue reading Understanding why insurance premiums rise

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