Jul 22, 2024 Health Insurance 101 A Primary Care Provider is a Primary Healthcare Need A primary care provider (PCP) is uniquely qualified to see the big picture of your health and help you understand it. More studies show that people who see a PCP live longer. A PCP is trained to look after your overall wellness, manage chronic illnesses, and keep you on track with screenings that can help […]
Feb 22, 2024 Medicare 101 Medicare prescription drug plans, simplified Prescription drug coverage is an incredibly important part of our health plans. This is especially true for people over age 65 and on Medicare. However, trying to understand Medicare prescription drug coverage can be challenging. To help you break through the confusion, Blue KC has put together this summary of how Medicare prescription drug plans […]
Feb 2, 2024 Medicare 101 Does Medicare Advantage require prior authorization? What you need to know One of the most common questions we hear is, “Does Medicare Advantage require prior authorization (PA)?” The simple answer is, “Sometimes.” It all depends on your plan. What is PA? PA means your doctor must get approval from the federal Medicare program before providing a service or prescribing a medication. When it comes to Medicare […]
Dec 15, 2023 Health Insurance 101 Vital Information on Your Member ID Card Your Blue KC Member ID card is living proof that you’re insured by one of the most trusted names in healthcare.
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 15, 2023 Affordable Care Act 101 Affordable Care Act, Open Enrollment and More Everyone deserves access to affordable, quality health care coverage. Americans of any income level should have access to Affordable Care Act (ACA) also known as Individual and Family Plans (IFP). This landmark health reform legislation, often called Obamacare, was passed by Congress, and signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2010. Because the law […]