Jul 13, 2023 Member Stories Nanie Sparkles with light, love and gratitude Florence Leber shares the details of her life as if they happened yesterday. At age 90, her mind is sharp, her memory is vivid, and her stories captivate. Known by her grandchildren as Nanie Sparkles, she is considered a family…
May 15, 2023 Spira Care New mobile app makes it easier to connect with Spira Care Blue KC members in plans with exclusive access to Spira Care Centers can download a new mobile app that makes it even easier to connect with Spira Care. Spira Care uses athenahealth, an electronic medical record, to make health information…
Apr 14, 2023 Pharmacy & Prescriptions Shop for Lower Prices on Meds Did you know that the same medication can cost a lot more (or less) depending on where and how you get it filled? Just like you’d shop at different stores for the best price on an appliance, you can often…
Mar 24, 2023 Using Your Benefits Don’t go Through Hoops to get the Most Out of Your Plan March may be a month of highly anticipated matchups, screaming fans, and unpredictable outcomes, but it is also a great time to take a moment to understand all the benefits of your health insurance plan. Getting the most out of…
Feb 16, 2023 Cost Savings Lower Your Out-Of-Pocket Medical Cost By Choosing Care Options Wisely Getting the right care at the right place and the right time is good for your health and can save you money. Learn about your care options – and what is near your home, office, and school – before you need…
Jan 23, 2023 Using Your Benefits Introducing Doula-Enhanced Care to Confront Inequities in Maternal Healthcare Quality and Outcomes Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), in partnership with BioNexus KC, recently awarded the 2022 Blue KC Transforming KC Health Outcomes Research Grant to Angela Martin, MD, OBGYN, Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,…