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OCT
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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
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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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 -
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 -
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
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