{"id":750,"date":"2022-12-12T00:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T00:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluekcstg.wpengine.com\/resource-center\/?p=35"},"modified":"2025-04-21T21:54:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T02:54:50","slug":"add-years-to-your-life-and-more-life-to-your-years-with-a-pcp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blueprint\/healthier-living\/add-years-to-your-life-and-more-life-to-your-years-with-a-pcp\/","title":{"rendered":"Add Years to Your Life and More Life to Your Years with a PCP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You know yourself inside and out. You know who else should? Your primary care provider (PCP).\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your PCP is a partner in health. Trained to look after overall wellness, manage chronic illnesses, and keep you on track with necessary screenings, your PCP helps manage your day-to-day health<\/a> and keeps you on the road to good health. What\u2019s more, studies show that people who see a PCP live longer.\u202f\u202f<\/s><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should be able to tell your PCP anything \u2013 so choose one you trust and feel a connection with.\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five Benefits of having a PCP\u202f\u202f<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Provide proactive preventive care\u202f\u202f<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A PCP provides proactive preventive care and can help identify issues like infectious disease, respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer<\/a>, mental health disorders, substance abuse, and violence. \u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Lower your healthcare costs\u202f<\/strong>\u202f <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maintaining good health is the best way to avoid bigger, more costly healthcare issues. Blue KC Spira Care members can visit a Spira Care Center for $0*. And for members who use an in-network PCP, the annual preventive visit<\/a> \u2013 and many other preventive services \u2013 are covered at 100%.\u202f\u202fRead the What\u2019s an annual preventive visit and how can I get one?<\/a> to learn more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Save time\u202f<\/strong>\u202f <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your PCP can address multiple issues in one appointment. They can often provide a checkup, screening, and any immunizations in just one visit.\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Guide you through the healthcare system\u202f<\/strong>\u202f <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you ever need specialized care, your PCP can refer you to the right specialist and coordinate with specialists throughout your care journey.\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Enjoy the confidence of having a trusted health advocate\u202f<\/strong>\u202f <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your care is in the hands of someone who knows your whole story. The more your PCP knows you, the better they can care for you and positively impact your health for years to come.\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Have a PCP? No worries.\u202f<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve made finding a PCP easy for Blue KC members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n