Dec 7, 2023 Health Insurance 101 How to shop for a health plan on the ACA Marketplace First things first, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) annual open enrollment period for this year is November 1, 2023, to January 15, 2024. If you miss this window, you may have to wait until the next open enrollment period unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Shopping on the ACA Marketplace is surprisingly […]
Nov 28, 2023 Digital Tools Welcome to The Blueprint The Blueprint is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City’s (Blue KC) new home for informative articles that inspire healthy living and boost healthcare knowledge. A big part of being a smart healthcare consumer is staying informed. And Blue KC has made staying informed easier than ever by bringing a wealth of healthcare information and […]
Nov 28, 2023 Care Management How To Prevent Diabetes Health Complications Whether you know diabetes by name only, know someone who has it, or have it yourself, it’s worth a minute to get to know this chronic disease better. Left untreated, diabetes can damage the heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves. But by taking charge, people with diabetes can live healthy, active lives. Blue KC is here […]
Nov 19, 2023 Employer Resources J.D. Power ranks Blue KC No. 1 Blue KC is honored to be ranked No. 1 in member satisfaction among commercial health plans in the Heartland region by J.D. Power. The J.D. Power U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan Study™, now in its 17th year, measures satisfaction among members of 147 health plans in 22 regions throughout the United States by examining six […]
Nov 15, 2023 Pharmacy & Prescriptions Less Stress and Lower Prescription Cost(s) this Holiday Season We know this time of year can be stressful. Let’s simplify one part of your healthcare journey: managing your household’s prescriptions. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) has partnered with Rx Savings Solutions (RxSS) to help you find the lowest-price options for prescription drugs. To make things even easier, RxSS has […]