Connect your team with care that goes further

With Blue KC’s powerful networks, you’re giving your employees access to affordable care in every corner of our region, and beyond. It’s the legacy of the Blues brought home to Kansas City, combining broad access with exceptional value that both your business and your employees will appreciate.

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Preferred-Care Blue (PPO)

While the healthcare landscape shifts and other carriers adjust their networks, we’re proud to lead the market in PPO network accessibility. When freedom to choose matters most, our premium network offering exceeds expectations.

Preferred-Care Blue gives your employees the largest selection of providers within our 32-county service area. It’s perfect for teams who value having more doctors, more hospitals, and more peace of mind at the top of their minds.

BlueSelect Plus (PPO or EPO)

When saving money matters as much as having care close to home, BlueSelect Plus delivers. This network is specially designed for sustainable savings and convenient access to quality healthcare throughout the Kansas City metro area. Businesses that switch to the BlueSelect Plus network could pocket some significant savings. 

Eligibility criteria:

To choose a BlueSelect Plus plan, your company must be headquartered in one of these counties:

Missouri: Clay, Jackson, Platte, Cass, Clinton, DeKalb, Johnson, Lafayette, Ray, Caldwell

Kansas: Johnson, Wyandotte

AND

Employees must seek care from any of the 5,400+ providers and 16 hospitals located in these counties:

Missouri: Clinton, Clay, Jackson, Johnson, Platte

Kansas: Johnson, Wyandote

BlueSelect Plus In-network hospitals

  • AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
  • AdventHealth College Boulevard
  • AdventHealth South Overland Park
  • Cameron Regional Medical Center
  • Children’s Mercy Kansas City
  • Children’s Mercy Kansas City – South
  • Liberty Hospital
  • North Kansas City Hospital
  • Olathe Medical Center
  • Providence Medical Center
  • St. Joseph Medical Center
  • St. Mary’s Medical Center
  • University Health Truman Medical Center
  • University Health Lakewood Medical Center
  • University of Kansas Health System
  • Western Missouri Medical Center

BlueCard

Give your employees peace of mind with coverage that travels with them. Blue KC membership provides your team with access to healthcare choices across the country and around the globe through the Blue High Performance Network and BlueCard.

Thanks to BlueCard, your employees can easily get the care they need without referrals whether they are home or away. BlueHPN members must receive healthcare services from in-network BlueHPN providers. Out-of-network services are only covered in urgent or emergency situations. 

HMO Plans

Blue KC HMO plan members can use the Away From Home Care program where available, providing convenient coverage while traveling. Out-of-network benefits are limited to emergencies or when prior authorized by Blue KC.

EPO or PPO Plans

Your team members should always use in-network doctors or hospitals to ensure they receive the highest level of benefits.

Build a better benefits package with Blue KC

Every business is different. We put your priorities at the center of ours. Tell us about your organization, and we’ll match you to a plan that meets your needs.

Small group

2-99 employees

Small business, big benefits. Our flexible plans give your team the coverage they deserve with pricing that works for your budget.

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Large group

100+ employees

You’re a big company. And you think big, too. No wonder you want to do business with the most trusted name in health insurance.

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