BlueSelect Plus network expands – Offers more value to your small business in 2026

We’re excited to share that the BlueSelect Plus network, already known for delivering value, is expanding its eligibility footprint for small groups (2–99 employees) in 2026. Previously limited to a smaller set of counties, the BlueSelect Plus network will now be available to small businesses headquartered in a broader range of counties across Missouri and Kansas.

Eligibility requirements

To offer a BlueSelect Plus plan, your company must be headquartered in one of the following counties:

• Missouri: Clay, Jackson, Platte, Cass, Clinton, DeKalb, Johnson, Lafayette, Ray, Caldwell
• Kansas: Johnson, Wyandotte

AND

Your employees must seek care from any of the 5,400+ providers and 16 hospitals located in these counties:

• Missouri: Clinton, Clay, Jackson, Johnson, Platte
• Kansas: Johnson, Wyandotte

Hospitals in the BlueSelect Plus network*

Why choose BlueSelect Plus?

Potential cost savings: Designed with affordability in mind, BlueSelect Plus can help you manage healthcare expenses without compromising on quality.

Local access: Employees can choose from 5,400+ providers and 16 hospitals in the Kansas City metro area.

Spira Care access: If you offer an EPO + Spira Care plan, your employees can enjoy a simplified, patient-centered primary care experience at nine convenient Spira Care Centers located across the Kansas City metro.

Nationwide coverage: Through the BlueCard® program, your employees also have access to care across the U.S. and in nearly 200 countries via BCBS Global Core.

For more information on Blue KC small group plans and products, please view the 2026 Small Group Product Guide.

*All other hospitals in Blue KC’s service area are considered out of network.
For costs and further details of the coverage, including exclusions, any reductions, or limitations and the terms under which the policy may be continued in force, see your insurance producer or write to Blue KC.