Welcome to the first post in our series, The Doctor’s Note. Did you know most insurance companies have medical doctors on staff? Why is that? What do they do to help members?
Throughout the course of this series, we’ll cover those questions and more, as well as hear from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas doctors themselves on health and wellness-related issues.
Continue reading “The Doctor’s Note”
Congratulations on purchasing a health insurance plan! You’ve taken a great first step on prioritizing your health. Your health insurance plan is more than just something to rely on when you’re sick or need medical attention. Use it to take care of yourself all year round!
We know it can be a little overwhelming to navigate the ins and outs of your coverage, so here are a few videos to help explain. Continue reading “{Video} I bought health insurance, now what?”
“Should old acquaintance New Year’s resolutions be forgot, and never brought to mind?”
Soon the tune of “Auld Lang Syne” will be heard across the globe as people ring in the new year. (Wasn’t it JUST Halloween?) Like many people, you probably made a resolution to be healthier in 2015. And, like many people, that resolution may have fell by the wayside after the first few months of the year.
Don’t worry! We’re going to help you finish the year on a healthy note. Here are three easy options you can complete before the clock strikes midnight on 2015. Continue reading “Three last-minute, healthy resolutions for 2016”
If you haven’t heard, the chance to buy or change your health insurance plan is coming soon! Open enrollment is the period of time during which people are able to sign up for health care coverage or change their coverage status. Continue reading “{Video} Why do I need health insurance?”
If you’re new to having health insurance, reading your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for the first time may be a little overwhelming. But, don’t worry! We’ve created this helpful infographic to highlight important information. Click the image to view it larger. Continue reading “{Infographic} What’s on my Explanation of Benefits (EOB)?”
Like most BCBSKS members, you probably put your ID card in your wallet as soon as it came in the mail. If you haven’t taken a look at it since, here’s your chance to become a little more familiar with all the information it contains.
Starting in May 2016, each ID card comes adhered with a sticker that invites members to opt-in to receiving text communications. Continue reading “{Infographic} How to read your BCBSKS ID Card”
As you’re gathering items for your suitcase, make sure there’s one thing you don’t forget – your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas ID card! It’s important to have in case you need medical care while away from home. Continue reading “How to use your health insurance while traveling”
This post is the final in our series, Understanding My Health Insurance.
Now that you’ve visited your provider, there are a few things to consider to know if this particular provider was a good fit for you.
Answering these questions will help you determine if you should continue to receive service from this provider or if you should begin your provider search over again. Continue reading “Understanding My Insurance, part 7”
