Oct 24, 2023 Using Your Benefits Get Your Free COVID-19 Tests Did you know that every U.S. household may place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to your home? Simply go to covid.gov/tests and click on the blue “Order Free At-Home Test” button. Orders will ship free, via USPS. Was this helpful? Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback!
Oct 2, 2023 Member Stories Lonnie McFadden – Kansas City Jazz Musician Keeping the Good Times Rolling Born and raised in Kansas City, MO, Blue Medicare Advantage member Lonnie McFadden is an incredibly talented jazz performer who sings, tap dances, and plays trumpet. See him live, and you’ll be blown away. “I’m an unapologetic Kansas City jazz guy,” Lonnie explains. “I’m the product of growing up around Eddie Saunders, Clyde Bagby, David […]
Sep 19, 2023 Using Your Benefits How to use SmartShopper Save money on qualified healthcare procedures and earn cash rewards when you shop and choose cost-effective, eligible procedures. You’re empowered to be a savvy customer of healthcare by shopping, getting estimated pricing, comparing procedure locations, and making informed decisions. As a part of your health plan benefits, you have access to SmartShopper. Utilize the program […]
Sep 19, 2023 Using Your Benefits Virtual Care – Quality Care Without Going to the Clinic When a bad cold has you grounded or a mysterious fever has interrupted your trip with friends, virtual care has your back. Connect immediately with a doctor through your MyBlueKC app or member portal. Virtual care lets you meet with your doctor by phone or video. Sometimes not all concerns need an in-person visit, that’s […]
Sep 19, 2023 Using Your Benefits Open Enrollment is Around the Corner It’s the season for Chiefs football, pumpkin everything, and Blue KC open enrollment. If you’re not familiar with the open enrollment period or how to navigate it, here’s a cheat sheet to help you get started. What Is Open Enrollment Period? Open enrollment period (OEP) is when you can select or change your medical, dental, […]
Aug 21, 2023 Pharmacy & Prescriptions Lower RX Costs Lead to Better Overall Health A healthcare survey1 found that nearly 30% of adults in the United States aren’t taking their medications as prescribed because they can’t afford them. Don’t let costs stand in the way of your good health. As part of your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) health planyou have access to affordable medications through […]