{"id":4745,"date":"2024-10-17T10:22:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T15:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/?p=4745"},"modified":"2025-04-16T09:32:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:32:22","slug":"brush-up-on-the-benefits-of-blue-ahead-of-oep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/gated-agent\/brush-up-on-the-benefits-of-blue-ahead-of-oep\/","title":{"rendered":"Brush up on the Benefit of Blue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) is proud to partner with you again this season. Below you will find important 2025 plan information and resources to support your business and clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spira Care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Primary Care for the whole family.&nbsp; Members who enroll in a Choice Plan will have exclusive access to Spira Care Centers for primary care services at no additional cost*. <a href=\"https:\/\/spiracare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spira Care<\/a> offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Routine preventive care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adult and pediatric primary care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Behavioral health support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diabetes education and health coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital X-rays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immunizations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lab draws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sick care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Extra benefits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our goal is to deliver high-value health plans to our members. Some of the benefits Blue KC members will have access to include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ACA Rewards Program<\/strong>. Eligible members qualify to earn a $25 digital gift card for completion of the annual preventive visit and an additional $25 digital gift card for completing their Health Risk Assessment through our rewards program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/member-benefits\/members-can-save-on-wellness-travel-healthy-eating-with-blue365\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Blue365<\/strong><\/a>. Members can take advantage of exclusive deals and discounts on health and lifestyle products and services through Blue 365. Discounts include gym memberships, active gear, dental and vision services, and other savings opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/consumer\/wtg\/virtual-care\/#jump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Virtual Care<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Members can get the healthcare they need from the safety and comfort of home. Services include 24\/7 Virtual Care visits and scheduled behavioral health therapy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SmartShopper<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>.<\/strong> Members can save money on qualified healthcare procedures and earn cash rewards when they shop and choose cost-effective, eligible procedures through SmartShopper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Broad plans and provider network<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue KC continues to provide a choice of provider networks across the metro and rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expansive Preferred-Care Blue EPO network options available in 24 counties&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BlueSelect EPO and BlueSelect Plus EPO network options available in eight counties&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Standalone dental plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue KC offers standalone dental plans for as low as $16.83\/month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$0 preventive care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Savings on dental services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two networks to choose from<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Download OEP sales and marketing resources&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Download key sales and marketing resources below or find them on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/agents.bluekc.com\/login?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=agent-external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Agent Portal<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&gt; Affordable Care Act &gt; Agent Materials.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bluekcmemberportal.azureedge.net\/consumer\/pdfs\/2025\/qhp\/ifp-metro-brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Metro Consumer Guide<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bluekcmemberportal.azureedge.net\/consumer\/pdfs\/2025\/qhp\/ifp-rural-brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rural Consumer Guide<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bluekcmemberportal.azureedge.net\/pdf\/2025\/ACA-PlansAtAGlance.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACA Individual &amp; Family Plans-at-a-Glance<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bluekcmemberportal.azureedge.net\/pdf\/2025\/2025-SpiraCare-ACA-IFP-PlanBrochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spira Care ACA Plan Brochure<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bluekcmemberportal.azureedge.net\/pdf\/agents\/resources\/2024\/2024-ACA-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 ACA Direct Enrollment Application<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bluekcmemberportal.azureedge.net\/pdf\/2025\/ACA-CommissionBonusProgram.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>2025 Commission &amp; Bonus Program \u2013 ACA IFP<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bluekcmemberportal.azureedge.net\/pdf\/2025\/ContactNumbers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact Guidance Sheet<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck this selling season! We\u2019re here to support you through OEP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have more questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our broker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/Broker-FAQ-2024-2025-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAQ<\/a> or contact Barbara Bins at <a href=\"mailto:Barbara.Bins@bluekc.com\">Barbara.Bins@bluekc.com<\/a>. 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