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Committed to Kansas – Midwest Energy and Peerless Products
In the Community

Committed to Kansas – Midwest Energy & Peerless Products

Commitment makes Kansas workers among the best anywhere. Their commitment shows as they create customized, energy-saving windows and keep power flowing across Kansas.

As part of our 75th anniversary, we’ve featured Kansas businesses that exemplify what it means to serve with compassion and improve lives in their communities. Midwest Energy and Peerless Products are featured in our latest commercial. We asked them to share how they’ve remained committed to Kansans. Continue reading “Committed to Kansas – Midwest Energy & Peerless Products”

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Life in Motion with Vera, Katherine and Steve
Health & Wellness

Life in Motion with Vera, Steve & Katherine

Vera knew she was too young to be plagued with hip and knee issues. She had weight to lose and needed to find a new activity that she and her husband could enjoy together. After some research and extra pleading to her husband, Vera, Steve and their granddaughter, Katherine, grabbed their bikes and set out on the Kansas River Water Trail. The first trip was rough, but now the whole family has mastered the trail. It’s how they keep their life in motion. Continue reading “Life in Motion with Vera, Steve & Katherine”

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Life in Motion with Kymm Ledbetter
Health & Wellness

Life in Motion with Kymm Ledbetter

It only took one “light bulb” moment for Kymm Ledbetter to know what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. Soon after, she opened Prairie Glass Studio in Topeka, where she brings people together to create beautiful pieces of art. The fusion of cheerful colors and the chance to use her hands to share her craft is what keeps her life in motion. Continue reading “Life in Motion with Kymm Ledbetter”

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In the Community

A real comfort with Elsie Cottrell

As we continue to celebrate 75 years in business, we recognize that it is our members – the Kansas residents and communities – who worked together to help build our company into what it is today.

This is particularly true for Elsie Cottrell, who has been a member of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas for all 75 years. Earlier this year, she invited us to her home in Meade, where she shared memories of the day in 1942 when Blue Cross came to town to sign people up for health insurance. Continue reading “A real comfort with Elsie Cottrell”

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In the Community

Improving Kansas communities – Dynamics Discs & Exploration Place

Kansas workers provide services and make things that improve life in our communities. They build equipment for safer neighborhoods. They inspire a deeper interest in learning, and create products for healthy fun with friends and neighbors.

Dynamic Discs and Exploration Place are two businesses featured in our latest commercial. Recently, they shared with us how the Emporia and Wichita communities played an important part in their establishments. Continue reading “Improving Kansas communities – Dynamics Discs & Exploration Place”

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Industry Perspective

{Guest blog} Health care reform – where do we go from here?

We know that many of our members have questions about the current state of health care reform in our country. While the future is still uncertain, we want you to know that we are working with our elected federal officials, as well as our state lawmakers and regulators, to ensure that Kansans have access to high-quality health care at a price they can afford. We invited BCBSKS Director of Government Relations Sunee Mickle to provide an update on how things are progressing in Washington, D.C. Continue reading “{Guest blog} Health care reform – where do we go from here?”

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