There’s nothing appealing about having a medical procedure, except when you earn a cash reward for using SmartShopper to save money on the procedure.
What’s SmartShopper?
SmartShopper is a tool that lets you shop and compare costs for a procedure, save money on the procedure, and earn a cash reward for doing so. If you’re a SmartShopper-eligible member*, you’ll find the SmartShopper tool on the member portal at MyBlueKC.com in the Find Care section.
How does SmartShopper work?
When you shop for a cost-effective, in-network provider for a procedure and choose a lower-cost provider, Blue KC in partnership with SmartShopper passes on a percentage of the savings to you. You will receive a check from SmartShopper approximately six to eight weeks after your procedure.
What is my potential share of the savings?
It depends on the procedure. These examples are based on procedures1 performed in the Kansas City metro.
| Procedure | Your Share of the Savings | Your Out-of-Pocket Cost for Procedure | Total Cost of Procedure |
| Screening Colonoscopy | Up to $420 | $0 | $1,182 – $9,977 |
| Carpel Tunnel Surgery | Up to $720 | $135 | $1,824 – $15,403 |
| Sleep Study | Up to $720 | $33 – $135 | $334 – $6,729 |
What other procedures can I shop for using SmartShopper?
SmartShopper-eligible services include common medical procedures like bloodwork, preventive exams like cancer screenings, imaging scans like mammography and MRI, and more complex surgeries such as hip or knee replacement and spine surgery.
Tell your employees about SmartShopper
The SmartShopper Playbook is your how-to guide for informing employees about SmartShopper. It includes ready-to-use communication resources and a communication action plan.
*SmartShopper-eligible members include Fully Insured Large and Fully Insured non-ACA Small Group members, Small Group Level Funded members, and non-ACA Individual and Family Plan members. Self-insured customers can work with their Blue KC Account Representative for more information about offering SmartShopper to their employees.