Feb 22, 2024 Cost Savings Know what you’ll pay for a medical procedure with SmartShopper Surprises can be fun, but not when it comes to your medical bills. So why choose a doctor or location for your medical procedure without clearly knowing what you’ll pay? With SmartShopper, the work is done for you! Already included in your healthcare plan*, SmartShopper helps you quickly find in-network locations for your procedures, get […]
Feb 15, 2024 Cost Savings Save Money by Staying In-network There’s a lot to know as a consumer of health insurance. When you enroll in a health plan, it can feel like a strange vocabulary with words like deductible, out-of-pocket limit, coinsurance, and provider network. We’re here to help you understand the terminology and use it to get the most out of your health plan. […]
Feb 15, 2024 Using Your Benefits Setting Up Automatic Bill Pay and Important Dates Give yourself one less bill to manually pay and enroll in automatic bill payment. You’ll never have to worry about missing a payment again. It’s easy! Go to: You will be billed monthly. This is why enrolling in automatic bill payment will make life that much easier! You will be able to select a preferred […]
Jan 22, 2024 Using Your Benefits Start the new year by taking control of your Rx costs As we kick off 2024 and deductibles reset, Blue KC wants you to know all your options when it comes to prescription drug costs. That’s why we work with Rx Savings Solutions (RxSS). RxSS is a service created by pharmacists who want to help you find ways to save money on your medications. Your RxSS […]
Jan 22, 2024 Using Your Benefits Save with SmartShopper® Did you know an MRI can range from $200 to $2,000, depending on where you get the scan? It’s possible that you’re overpaying for care, even at in-network locations. SmartShopper* is part of your benefits plan and has already done all the legwork so you’ll know what your costs will be upfront. SmartShopper has helped […]
Jan 17, 2024 Care Options Getting the right care at the right place may not mean going to the ER The ER is absolutely where you should go for a life-threatening illness or injury, such as chest pain, head trauma, and other serious conditions. However, for minor injuries or illnesses – such as a respiratory infection, UTIs, sprains, headaches – you have options that provide faster, less expensive, more appropriate care. Where to go for care Use this […]