{"id":582,"date":"2025-09-17T08:49:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T13:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluekcstg.wpengine.com\/resource-center\/?p=582"},"modified":"2025-11-19T12:03:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T17:03:42","slug":"open-enrollment-is-around-the-corner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/member-benefits\/using-your-benefits\/open-enrollment-is-around-the-corner\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Enrollment Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Blue KC open enrollment for ACA Individual &amp; Family Plans is here. Here are some things to keep in mind when renewing or selecting a new Blue KC plan for 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When is the Open Enrollment Period?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is when you can select or change your medical benefits for the upcoming year. For 2026, <strong>OEP is November 1, 2025 \u2013 January 15, 2026<\/strong>. Blue KC is excited to introduce new plans for 2026 that you can begin shopping for on November 1.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to switch to a different Blue KC plan, please make your selection by December 15, 2025, to ensure your plan is effective January 1, 2026. Plan changes made between December 16, 2025, and January 15, 2026, will be effective February 1, 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plans with Spira Care&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue KC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/shop-plans\/ifp-plan-options\/individual-and-family-plans\/plans-with-spira-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Individual &amp; Family Plan\u2019s with Spira Care<\/a> give you exclusive access to <a href=\"https:\/\/spiracare.com\/care-centers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spira Care Centers<\/a> across the Kansas City metro, where you can receive advanced primary care services under one roof \u2013 <strong>at no or low cost*.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Spira Care Centers offer:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preventive care&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Routine screenings and vaccinations&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sick care&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chronic medical condition management&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Behavioral health support&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digital X-rays&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Routine lab draws&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And more!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want continued access to Spira Care or are looking to enroll in a new plan with access to Spira Care, make sure you renew in or select a Blue KC plan with exclusive access to Spira Care. Learn more about Blue KC plans with access to Spira Care <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/shop-plans\/ifp-plan-options\/individual-and-family-plans\/plans-with-spira-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How will I know when to renew my plan and how do I do it?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beginning of November, you will receive a letter in the mail from Blue KC that tells you everything you need to know about renewing your plan or selecting a new one. If we have your email, you will also receive emails throughout November and December that will remind you to renew or select a new plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What if I don\u2019t want to change my plan?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You aren\u2019t required to change your plan unless it\u2019s no longer offered. The letter you receive early November will provide you with that information. However, it is important to review your coverage options each year. Prices and plan coverage, as well as your lifestyle and individual health, are constantly changing. You should make sure your existing plan is still the best for you in terms of coverage and cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How should I prepare for OEP?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the start of OEP, determine\u202fwhat coverage you\u2019ll need\u202fin the coming year. Consider:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are your prescriptions and preferred providers covered under your current plan?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Did you take full advantage of your plan in 2025?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your current plan includes Spira Care and you are looking to shop for a new Blue KC plan, make sure to select a new plan with Spira Care to have continued access.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you have upcoming health needs (surgery, medication change, etc.) or changes to your medical history or family situation that require more or less coverage?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Which benefits are most important to you?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Enhanced Premium Tax Credit Subsidies<\/strong>. <strong>Here&#8217;s what you need to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (also known as ePTC) for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is set to expire at the end of 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Members should visit Healthcare.gov to make sure personal information ( income, household size etc.) is up-to-date in order to see 2026 premium amount. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Congress has not yet passed legislation to extend the ePTCs. If enhanced subsidies are renewed, members will receive a communication from Blue KC with helpful information and guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Have more questions about open enrollment? Give us a call at 844-655-0355. 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