Tag: Health Insurance

Health Insurance Education

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 they are not created equal and some can leave you without necessary coverage. Check out our side-by-side breakdown of both options to understand the benefits and limitations you need to know before you make any … Continue reading What’s the difference between health insurance and a health benefit plan?

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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 Insurance Education

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 want to make a good decision, but how do you keep all of the information straight? Good news, there’s something you can read that might help make your decision a little easier. It’s called a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC).

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Health Insurance Education

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 the ins and outs of your coverage can be tricky! We’ve put together this quick guide to get you started with your health insurance.

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How to transition from college to the real world
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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 don’t let the fact that you have to start adulting bring you down. We’ve got you covered. Below is a quick overview of some things you’ll want to consider as you start this next chapter of life. Continue reading “How to transition from college to the real world”

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