Blue KC is the ONLY NCQA-accredited commercial health plan in KS and MO to earn a 4 out of 5-star rating
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) earned high marks in NCQA’s1 annual Health Plan Report Cards released September 15, 2026. Notably, Blue KC was awarded:
- 4 stars for its commercial PPO plan
- 4 stars for its commercial HMO plan
- NCQA Health Outcomes Accreditation2for itscommercial PPO plan
Why does NCQA’s annual rating matter for Blue KC?
The September ratings make Blue KC:
- The only 4-star rated commercial product in Missouri and Kansas
- The 3rd highest rating for commercial HMO plans in the 10-state region3
- Tied for 1st in commercial PPO plans in the 10-state region3
- The only commercial PPO plan in the 10-state region3 and one of only three commercial plans (out of 111 nationwide) to receive the Health Outcomes Accreditation2.
These ratings provide independent validation that Blue KC delivers high-quality care and service at a level unmatched by other health plans in Missouri and Kansas.
What does Blue KC’s ratings mean for members and employers?
For members, the ratings reflect high-quality care and a strong focus on prevention. For employers, they provide independent validation that Blue KC is committed to improving health outcomes for the people we serve.
How did Blue KC do it?
While many factors led to Blue KC’s 2026 ratings, we outperformed other plans in NCQA’s Prevention and Population domain for:
- Smarter clinical data capture
- Earlier, targeted intervention
- More ways to contact members about gaps in care
- Provider and value-based enablement
- Continuous feedback and execution
To learn more about what Blue KC’s 2026 NCQA ratings mean for you and your clients, contact your Blue KC representative.
1National Committee for Quality Assurance. 2The Health Outcomes Accreditation is awarded to plans that identify and address barriers that prevent members from accessing high-quality care. 310-state region includes: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee
