BLUE KC IN THE NEWS
Read all about what’s new and noteworthy at Blue KC.
Media Inquiries. Answered Here.
If you have a media inquiry, please contact Kelly. She has all the latest information about Blue KC.
Recent News & Media
FILTER RESULTS
-
OCT
10OCT 10Press Release
Blue KC’s Primary Care First Program Surpasses $100 Million in Total Savings -
AUG
05AUG 05Press Release
McAdams Honored for Contributions to Corporate Diversity -
MAY
30MAY 30Press Release
Blue KC to Exit Medicare Advantage Market in 2025 -
MAY
3MAY 3Press Release
Blue KC Donates More than 500 Hours during National Volunteer Week -
APR
30APR 30Press Release
Kansas City Monarchs Partner with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
-
APR
24APR 24Press Release
Local Nonprofit Makes Healthy Eating Accessible with Community Plant Sale -
APR
17APR 17Press Release
Blue KC Recognized for World-Class Customer Service by SQM Group -
APR
17APR 17Press Release
Kansas City Business Journal, Blue KC Congratulate KC’s Healthiest Employers -
APR
16APR 16Press Release
Blue KC & BioNexus KC Reveal Health Equity Research Grants Recipients -
MAR
26MAR 26Press Release
KC Current and Blue KC Honor WeCode KC Non-Profit CEO as Inaugural Blue KC Gamechanger -
FEB
26FEB 26Press Release
Blue KC President and CEO Erin Stucky Named to Top 50 Women CEOs of 2024 by Women We Admire -
Nov
3Nov 3Press Release
Blue KC, March of Dimes Partner on Prenatal Care Program for Birthing People -
NOV
2NOV 2Press Release
Kansas City Current Renews Partnership with Blue KC as Official Health Insurance Partner -
Nov
1Nov 1Press Release
Blue KC Wins Two Awards for Excellence in Customer Experience -
OCT
18OCT 18Press Release
Blue KC Named One of Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America -
OCT
10OCT 10Press Release
Watch Not Good Enough: A Film that Explores Perfectionism’s Toll on Kids and the Role of Parents, Coaches, and Mentors -
SEP
14SEP 14Press Release
Kansas City Current, Blue KC and Synergy Services Host “Sideline The Stigma” Event for Second Year -
JUNE
28JUNE 28Press Release
Blue KC Ranked #1 for Member Satisfaction in Region by J.D. Power -
JUNE
22JUNE 22Press Release
Blue KC Recognized for Exceptional Customer Experience -
JUNE
22JUNE 22Press Release
Blue KC Recognized for World-Class Customer Service by SQM Group -
JUNE
22JUNE 22Press Release
Gratia Carver Named Customer Experience Leader of the Year -
2022
2022Annual Reports
Throughout 2022, Blue KC led the way forward, delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to our members, partners, and the Kansas City community. For a full recap of the year, view the 2022 Annual Report.
-
May
22May 22Press Release
Blue KC Awards 2023 Winners of Healthcare Innovation Prize -
MAY
10MAY 10Press Release
Kansas City Royals and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Announce Initiative to Build Confidence in Young Athletes -
APR
25APR 25Press Release
Blue KC Announces 2023 Volunteer of the Year, Tanika Bullock -
APR
12APR 12Press Release
Mike Sweeney to Serve as Ambassador for Blue KC Coaches with Character Program in 2023 MLB Season -
MAR
24MAR 24Press Release
Kayden Pierre Teams Up with Blue KC as Club Ambassador for Sporting Samaritan Program -
FEB
9FEB 9Press Release
HappyBottoms Names Blue KC Volunteer Group of the Year -
DEC
20DEC 20Press Release
Blue KC Plans with Spira Care now Include new Independence Location -
DEC
7DEC 7Press Release
Todd Dunivant Appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer -
NOV
22NOV 22Press Release
Kansas City Current and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City team up to launch mental health initiative -
NOV
14NOV 14Press Release
Blue KC's Mark Garrett Elected Chair of Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce -
NOV
3NOV 3Press Release
Blue KC & BioNexus KC Award $50,000 Grant to Confront Inequities in Maternal Healthcare Quality and Outcomes -
NOV
1NOV 1Press Release
Blue KC Celebrates KC Current's Historic Season, Donates $3,200 to Goalkeeper Ad Franch's Efforts to Combat Hunger -
OCT
26OCT 26Press Release
Blue KC's "Shut Out the Stigma" Raises $30,000 for Local Organizations -
OCT
24OCT 24Press Release
Blue KC Again Named one of Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America -
OCT
17OCT 17Press Release
Blue Medicare Advantage Plans Score High For Quality Measure -
2021
2021Annual Reports
Through strategic partnerships, collaboration, innovation, and giving, Blue KC demonstrated once again why we are the most trusted healthcare partner in the region. And through it all, we focused on giving back. For a full recap of the year, view the 2021 Annual Report. -
SEP
28SEP 28Press Release
Blue KC's McCrainey Nominated for DEI Executive of the Year -
SEP
21SEP 21Press Release
Blue KC Introduces Inaugural College 2 Career Program -
SEP
16SEP 16Press Release
Blue KC Announces New Location for Headquarters -
SEP
15SEP 15Press Release
Blue KC Summer Internship Program Delivers Diverse Talent -
SEP
7SEP 7Press Release
Blue KC Supports KC Current Goalkeeper AD Franch in her “Playing for Trees” Campaign by Donating to The Giving Grove -
AUG
09AUG 09Press Release
Blue KC Awards 2022 Danette K. Wilson Scholarship to University of Nebraska-Lincoln Freshman, Avery Baker -
AUG
1AUG 1Press Release
Blue KC's McCrainey Named Ace Award Winner by KC Chamber -
JUN
27JUN 27Press Release
Diamond of Dreams Presented by Blue KC Set for Aug. 8 -
JUN
17JUN 17Press Release
Blue KC Supports 11th Annual JuneteenthKC Celebration -
JUN
14JUN 14Press Release
Blue KC Customer Service, Employees Recognized for World-Class Customer Service by SQM Group -
JUN
3JUN 3Press Release
Blue KC Celebrates National Pride Month with KC Current, KC PrideFest -
MAY
31MAY 31Press Release
Blue KC Announces $40,000 Donation in Support of Maternal Mental Health -
MAY
23MAY 23Press Release
Blue KC Awards 2022 Healthcare Innovation Prizes -
MAY
18MAY 18Press Release
Blue KC Announces 2022 Volunteer of the Year -
MAY
11MAY 11Press Release
Blue KC and BioNexus KC Announce $50,000 Health Outcomes Research Grant -
MAY
3MAY 3Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Royals Announce Second Season of Shut Out the Stigma for Behavioral Health -
APR
20APR 20Press Release
Blue KC is Working to Help Eliminate Health Inequities in Our Community -
Issue 1
2022Issue 1 2022Engage Magazine
Engage—Blue KC's magazine for Blue Medicare Advantage Members. Issue 1 2022 -
MAR
24MAR 24Press Release
Matt Besler to return as ambassador for Blue KC Sporting Samaritan program in 2022 MLS season -
MAR
21MAR 21Press Release
Blue KC Supports KC Artists, Community, as Presenting Sponsor of "Parade of Hearts" -
MAR
30MAR 30Press Release
Blue KC Named "Healthiest Employer" in Large Business Category by Kansas City Business Journal -
MAR
1MAR 1Press Release
Blue KC Named a "Healthiest Employer" Honoree by Kansas City Business Journal -
Issue 4
2021Issue 4 2021Engage Magazine
Engage—Blue KC's magazine for Blue Medicare Advantage Members. Issue 4 2021 -
DEC
14DEC 14Press Release
Blue KC’s Maureen Vogel recognized as 2021 In-House Counsel Awards Honoree by Missouri Lawyers Media -
NOV
21NOV 21Press Release
Blue KC Takes Top Prize for Commercial Customer Service – Employee Experience -
NOV
4NOV 4Press Release
New 'Healthy Blue' collaboration aims to offer Kansans a trusted, local Medicaid solution in 2024 -
OCT
22OCT 22Press Release
Blue KC’s Blake Straatmann Named to Ingram’s “20 in Their Twenties” Class of 2021 -
OCT
13OCT 13Press Release
Blue KC Named One of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America -
OCT
12OCT 12Press Release
New Ratings Mean High-Quality and Affordable Benefits for Blue KC Members -
OCT
8OCT 8Press Release
KC Area Behavioral Health Organizations Join Presenting Sponsor Blue KC at KC NWSL Home Match on World Mental Health Day -
OCT
1OCT 1Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City sponsors Kansas City Light the Night to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, patients and families -
SEP
29SEP 29Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City partners with #ZeroReasonsWhy to expand teen suicide prevention campaign to additional Kansas City area schools -
SEP
1SEP 1Press Release
Royals legends join presenting sponsor Blue KC at the fourth annual Royals Charities: Queens of the Diamond softball tournament to benefit the Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy -
AUG
19AUG 19Press Release
Blue KC Awards 2021 Danette K. Wilson Scholarship to Local High School Graduate Kelly VandenBos -
2020
2020Annual Reports
In a year when everything changed, Blue KC worked to ensure our commitment to our members never wavered. We are here for you. Today. Tomorrow. For a full recap of the year, view the 2020 Annual Report. -
JULY
30JULY 30Press Release
Blue KC Donates $10,000 to Non-profit First Call After Kansas City Royals' 'Shutout' Victory -
JULY
21JULY 21Press Release
Blue KC files lawsuit against GS Labs, LLC -
JULY
14JULY 14Press Release
Blue KC's Jenny Housley Recognized as 2021 Women Who Mean Business Honoree by the Kansas City Business Journal -
JUN
26JUN 26Press Release
Blue KC Joins KC National Women’s Soccer League in Celebration of Pride Night on June 26 -
JUN
24JUN 24Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Named Official Health Insurance Partner of Kansas City NWSL -
JUN
22JUN 22Press Release
Blue KC Supervisor Honored as 2021 Black Achiever -
JUN
22JUN 22Press Release
Blue KC’s Dillon Strohm Named to Ingram’s 40 Under Forty Class of 2021 -
JUN
21JUN 21Press Release
Blue KC-Funded Civica Launches CivicaScript to Bring Lower-Cost Generic Prescription Medications to Millions -
Issue 2
2021Issue 2 2021Engage Magazine
Engage—Blue KC's magazine for Blue Medicare Advantage Members. Issue 2 2021 -
JUN
11JUN 11Press Release
Blue KC Recognized for Outstanding Customer Experience at 2021 Customer Centricity World Series Awards -
JUN
08JUN 08Press Release
Blue KC Sponsors 10th Annual JuneteenthKC Celebration -
MAY
24MAY 24Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Partners with Royals to Shut Out the Stigma Around Behavioral Health -
APR
22APR 22Press Release
Blue KC's Executive Chef Named one of Kansas City's Idealists of the Year -
APR
19APR 19Press Release
Blue KC Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine S.A.F.E. Serie -
APR
07APR 07Press Release
Blue KC Call center and Employees Recognized for World Class Customer Service by SQM Group -
ISSUE 1
2021ISSUE 1 2021Engage Magazine
Engage—Blue KC's magazine for Blue Medicare Advantage Members. Issue 1 2021 -
MAR
26MAR 26Press Release
Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Settlement Information -
MAR
25MAR 25Press Release
Blue KC’s Dr. Raelene Knolla Recognized as One of ‘50 Kansans You Should Know’ by Ingram’s -
MAR
12MAR 12Press Release
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 -
MAR
08MAR 08Press Release
Blue KC Joins "Rally for Recovery" to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19 -
MAR
03MAR 03Press Release
Blue KC Named a "Healthiest Employer" Honoree by Kansas City Business Journal -
FEB
19FEB 19Press Release
Blue KC Certified for Exemplary Workplace Wellness -
FEB
15FEB 15Press Release
Blue KC Offers Affordable Health Plans Through the ACA Marketplace During A New 2021 Special Enrollment Period -
DEC
16DEC 16Press Release
Blue KC Expands Innovative Spira Care Offering in Kansas City Metro -
DEC
14DEC 14Press Release
Blue KC Partnering with MARC to expand services to Medicare Member -
FALL
2020FALL 2020Engage Magazine
Engage—Blue KC's magazine for Blue Medicare Advantage Members. Fall 2020 -
DEC
04DEC 04Press Release
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City Awarded “Best Customer Experience Strategy” and “Customer Centric Culture” at the North American Customer Centricity Awards 2020 -
DEC
02DEC 02Press Release
Blue KC Partnering with Papa Inc to Help Medicare Members Live Healthier Lives -
OCT
13OCT 13Press Release
Blue KC to invest in Kansas City startup community through KCRise -
SEP
29SEP 29Press Release
Blue KC to Enter Affordable Care Act (ACA) Market Exchange to Help More Kansas Citians Have Healthcare Insurance Coverage Options -
SUMMER
2020SUMMER 2020Engage Magazine
Engage—Blue KC's magazine for Blue Medicare Advantage Members. Summer 2020 -
2019
2019Annual Reports
At Blue KC, we never stop asking the big questions, because that's the only way we get to the big ideas. For a full recap of the year, view the 2019 Annual Report. -
JUN
29JUN 29Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Launches New Comprehensive Program Giving Members Access to Much-Needed Emotional and Behavioral Health Services -
JUN
23JUN 23Press Release
Blue KC Commits Nearly $18 Million in Financial Relief to Support Local Employers, Healthcare Providers and Members During COVID-19 Pandemic -
JUN
17JUN 17Press Release
A Pledge to Make Meaningful Change -
MAY
28MAY 28Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction in Heartland Region by J.D. Power -
MAY
11MAY 11Press Release
Blue KC to Provide Free Teletherapy for COVID-19 Healthcare Providers and First Responders -
MAY
05MAY 05Press Release
Blue KC Awards 2020 Healthcare Innovation Prize to WartPatch -
APR
06APR 06Press Release
Blue KC Turns Words of Gratitude into Financial Support for Kansas City Community during COVID-19 Outbreak -
APR
01APR 01Press Release
Blue KC Establishes Additional Coverage to Support Providers and Members Through COVID-19 Outbreak -
MAR
09MAR 09Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Announces It Will Cover COVID-19 Testing and 24/7 Access to Virtual Care -
JAN
14JAN 14Press Release
Cedar Gate Technologies Announces Partnership to Expand Value-Based Care Programs for 650,000 People in Kansas City -
Special Edition
2020Special Edition 2020Engage Magazine
Engage—Blue KC's magazine for Blue Medicare Advantage Members. Special Edition 2020 -
Winter
2020Winter 2020Engage Magazine
Engage—Blue KC's magazine for Blue Medicare Advantage Members. Winter 2020 -
DEC
19DEC 19Press Release
Blue KC Announces Kansas City Student as the Inaugural Blue KC Scholarship Winner -
NOV
13NOV 13Press Release
Blue KC exploring plans for an updated or new KC headquarters -
OCT
25OCT 25Press Release
Blue KC Announces New Spira Care Center Opening in Wyandotte County -
OCT
17OCT 17Press Release
Livongo Expands Partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City -
FALL
2019FALL 2019Engage Magazine
Engage—Blue KC's magazine for Blue Medicare Advantage Members. Fall 2019 -
SEP
27SEP 27Press Release
Blue KC Celebrates One Million Meals Provided to Kansas Citians -
SEP
24SEP 24Press Release
BioNexus KC Awards a $400,000 Grant from Blue KC to address the Social Determinants of Health in the KC Region -
AUG
28AUG 28Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Voted as Best Insurance Provider -
AUG
02AUG 02Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Commits $10,000 to Meals on Wheels of Wyandotte County -
JUL
22JUL 22Press Release
Blue KC Celebrates National Farmers Market Week -
Summer
2019Summer 2019Engage Magazine
Engage—Blue KC's magazine for Blue Medicare Advantage Members. Summer 2019 -
MAY
31MAY 31Press Release
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City's Spira Care Unveils a Unique Addition to the Arts District -
2018
2018Annual Reports
At Blue KC, we never stop asking the big questions, because that's the only way we get to the big ideas. For a full recap of the year, view the 2018 Annual Report. -
MAY
21MAY 21Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Wins Top Primary Care Award -
MAY
20MAY 20Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Employees Achieve World Class Certification in Service Quality Management -
MAY
09MAY 09Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Announces Inaugural Volunteer of the Year -
MAY
08MAY 08Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Announces 2019 Winners of Healthcare Innovation Prize -
Sprint
2019Sprint 2019Engage Magazine
Engage—Blue KC's magazine for Blue Medicare Advantage Members. Spring 2019 -
MAR
28MAR 28Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Companies: The Impact of ADHD on the Health of America's Children -
JAN
29JAN 29Press Release
Blue KC and Bionexus Announce 2019-2020 Transforming KC Health Research Grant -
JAN
10JAN 10Press Release
Danette Wilson, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City President and Chief Executive Officer, Announces Retirement -
Winter
2019Winter 2019Engage Magazine
Engage—Blue KC's magazine for Blue Medicare Advantage Members. Winter 2019 -
Winter
2018Winter 2018Engage Magazine
Engage—Blue KC's magazine for Blue Medicare Advantage Members. Winter 2018
-
OCT
25OCT 25Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Joins National Prescription Drug Take Back Day -
OCT
15OCT 15Press Release
Blue Care has the highest NCQA rating for HMO products in Kansas and Missouri -
FALL
2018FALL 2018Engage Magazine
Engage—Blue KC's magazine for Blue Medicare Advantage Members. Fall 2018 -
Summer
2018Summer 2018Engage Magazine
Engage—Blue KC's magazine for Blue Medicare Advantage Members. Summer 2018 -
AUG
01AUG 01Press Release
Blue KC Announces Expansion of Spira Care -
JUN
19JUN 19Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Launches New Initiative to Expand Access to Nutritious Food in Community -
JUN
14JUN 14Press Release
BioNexus KC Awards $150,000 in Grants from Blue KC for Healthcare Improvements for the KC Region -
2017
2017Annual Reports
The Value of Blue isn't just the theme of our annual report, it's the precept that underlines everything we do. For a full recap of the year, view the 2017 Annual Report. -
MAY
08MAY 08Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Announces 2018 Winners of Healthcare Innovation Prize -
MAY
04MAY 04Press Release
Two Kansas City Area Schools Among Recipients of Be the Spark Grants to Encourage Peers to Live More Active Lives -
Spring
2018Spring 2018Engage Magazine
Engage—Blue KC's magazine for Blue Medicare Advantage Members. Spring 2018 -
MAY
01MAY 01Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Kansas City and Shawnee Mission Health Open Second Spira Care Center in Shawnee, Kansas -
MAR
26MAR 26Press Release
Regnier Venture Creation Challenge Competition Announces New Category -
FEB
22FEB 22Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Named a "Healthiest Employer" Honoree -
DEC
19DEC 19Press Release
Blue KC and Children’s Health Network Announce Agreement to Improve Patient Care for Children and Adolescents in the KC Area -
DEC
04DEC 04Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Shawnee Mission Health Announce Physicians for New Spira Care Centers -
NOV
08NOV 08Press Release
Blue KC Announces Spira Care -
OCT
24OCT 24Press Release
Preferred-Care Blue Earns Commendable Status from NCQA -
MAY
24MAY 24Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Announces It Will Not Offer Individual Affordable Care Act (ACA) Plans in 2018 -
APR
26APR 26Press Release
Walking Toward a Healthier Kansas City -
APR
25APR 25Press Release
Blue KC Supports Drug Enforcement Administration's Nationwide Prescription "Drug Take-Back Day" -
MAR
10MAR 10Press Release
Be Alert for Unsolicited Calls -
NOV
03NOV 03Press Release
Blue KC Named as One of KC's Healthiest Organizations -
AUG
15AUG 15Press Release
Blue KC Awards Grants Supporting Significant Medical Developments in KC Region -
AUG
03AUG 03Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Rolls Out RX Savings Solutions Platorm to Members -
AUG
02AUG 02Press Release
Kansas City Region Selected for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Comprehensive Primary Care Plus Initiative -
2016
2016Annual Reports
Explore our annual report and how our value-based care and innovative solutions set us apart in 2016. For a full recap of the year, view the 2016 Annual Report. -
MAY
05MAY 05Press Release
Blue KC Employees Raise More than $30,000 for Kansas City Children -
APR
28APR 28Press Release
Blue KC Supports Drug Enforcement Administration's Nationwide Prescription "Drug Take-Back Day" -
APR
27APR 27Press Release
Blue KC is Helping Kansas City Walk to Better Health -
APR
01APR 01Press Release
Blue KC Employees Give Children the Gift of Mobility -
Feb
03Feb 03Press Release
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Garmin Partner to Bring Better Health to Kansas City Companies
Show More
