Mar 10, 2025 Behavioral Health Teens and self-injury Being a teenager takes moxie. We’ve all been there and know it’s packed with inside out feelings that aren’t easily understood. On the best of days being a teen can take grit and guts. When struggling with those feelings,…
Mar 10, 2025 Supplemental Benefits Travel Medical Insurance – Know Your Coverage and Options Wherever your travels take you, take a minute before you leave to review your travel medical insurance coverage through your Blue KC plan and supplemental options available. Traveling domestically Emergency and urgent care For emergency and urgent care needs while…
Feb 27, 2025 Cancer Care Blue KC encourages cancer screenings for early detection When it comes to cancer screenings, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) is in lockstep with major national health organizations1, which advocate for early and regular screenings to detect and reduce the risk of death from…
Feb 26, 2025 Behavioral Health Meeting Kids Where They Are: Navigating Mental Health Conversations In recent years, there has been a notable shift in societal attitudes toward mental illness, particularly among younger generations. The stigma that once shrouded discussions around mental health is dissipating, and more kids are openly engaging in conversations about their…
Feb 26, 2025 Behavioral Health The Rise of Social Anxiety Disorder in America We all experience anxiety in our lives: when giving a speech, interviewing for a job or even attending a social gathering. It’s typical to feel nervous in these situations. For most people, these feelings don’t last or they lessen with…