Health Insurance 101

Quick Search

Sort by

Oct 29, 2024

Definitions You Should Know for Open Enrollment

The better you know your health insurance, the more informed decisions you can make about your health when choosing a plan this Open Enrollment season. A good place to start is with some of the industry’s most common terms related to choosing your plan and using your benefits. Choosing the right plan Exclusive Provider Organization […]

Oct 28, 2024

Health Insurance 101

Definitions You Should Know for Open Enrollment

Jul 22, 2024

Health Insurance 101

A Primary Care Provider is a Primary Healthcare Need

A primary care provider (PCP) is uniquely qualified to see the big picture of your health and help you understand it. More studies show that people who see a PCP live longer. A PCP is trained to look after your overall wellness, manage chronic illnesses, and keep you on track with screenings that can help […]

Dec 15, 2023

Health Insurance 101

Vital Information on Your Member ID Card

Your Blue KC Member ID card is living proof that you’re insured by one of the most trusted names in healthcare.

Dec 7, 2023

Health Insurance 101

How to shop for a health plan on the ACA Marketplace

First things first, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) annual open enrollment period for this year is November 1, 2023, to January 15, 2024. If you miss this window, you may have to wait until the next open enrollment period unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Shopping on the ACA Marketplace is surprisingly […]

Feb 16, 2023

Health Insurance 101

Your Provider Network: Why It Matters

There’s a lot to know as a consumer of health insurance. When you enroll in a health plan, it can feel like your vocabulary has been upended with words like deductible, out-of-pocket limit, coinsurance, and provider network. Your friends at Blue KC are here to help you understand the terminology and use it to get […]

Pages: 12

Health Insurance 101

Related Articles