{"id":4387,"date":"2024-09-20T12:04:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T17:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/?p=4387"},"modified":"2024-09-20T12:12:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T17:12:42","slug":"important-information-regarding-blue-medicare-advantage-members-and-spira-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/gated-agent\/important-information-regarding-blue-medicare-advantage-members-and-spira-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Important information regarding Spira Care and Blue Medicare Advantage members"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) exits the Medicare Advantage<\/a> (MA) market December 31, 2024, Blue KC MA members will no longer have access to Spira Care Centers. If a member\u2019s primary care provider (PCP) is a Spira Care provider, they need to begin considering a new PCP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue KC MA members will receive a Medicare notice of non-renewal of their Blue KC MA plan on or around October 2. It will include a list of alternative MA plan options for them to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you can do<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please begin conversations now with your clients about selecting an alternative MA plan and new PCP, as establishing care with a new provider can be a long process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prepare members for the transition to a new PCP, the Spira Care team is here to work with them to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Schedule annual wellness appointments to help make sure they are up to date on screenings and vaccinations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Update and refill prescription medications, as appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ensure electronic health records are updated with current personal information, health status, and diagnoses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Transfer medical records to their new provider after health coverage changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Connect to resources, such as mental health support, care management, and diabetes education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Members can schedule appointments or speak to a member of the Spira Care team by calling 913-297-7472.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t

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