{"id":14535,"date":"2026-10-13T09:15:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T14:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/?p=14535"},"modified":"2026-10-13T09:15:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T14:15:04","slug":"prescription-savings-can-help-free-up-your-holiday-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/member-benefits\/prescription-savings-can-help-free-up-your-holiday-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Prescription savings can help free up your holiday budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The holiday season can be full of traditions and celebrations\u2014and the expenses that come with them. While gifts and travel often get the most attention, prescription drug costs can also stretch your budget thin this time of year.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) health plan includes access to Rx Savings Solutions (RxSS), a service that can help you find lower-cost prescription drug options based on your specific coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the holiday rush is in full swing, take a few minutes to see if there are ways to save on your medications. RxSS can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prescription costs at different pharmacies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover lower-cost medication options that may be available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check what you might pay before heading to the pharmacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find savings opportunities for medications you already take<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prescription savings can add up over time. 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