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Answering your common questions about billing

The article aims to help members navigate the billing process more effectively to manage their healthcare expenses.

2 min. watch

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Article

PPO and EPO Health Insurance Plans

PPO and EPO network options. What they are, how they work, and what they mean for your business.

6 min. read

Navigating cost trends of prescription medications webinar
Webinar

Navigating cost trends of prescription medications

The ongoing changes and increasing costs of medications is one of the biggest challenges facing health insurance. Clinical pharmacist, Matthew Wittman, and chief pharmacist, Tiffany Liesmann, at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas will explore the factors contributing to the rising prices and what is on the horizon in the pharmaceutical industry. Learn about current trends, how Blue Cross is responding and what your company needs to know moving forward.

61 min. watch

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Article

Balancing work and life

Understanding work-life balance can be challenging, and a quiz is offered to help individuals assess their current balance by reflecting on family and career priorities. Achieving this balance is an ongoing journey that benefits from open discussions and support from mental health professionals.

3 min. read

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Article

Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) and Qualifying Events (QEs)

How life events impact health care enrollment. What you need to know about Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) for your employees.

8 min. read

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Article

Why employers should offer an HSA

Employers can save on taxes, manage rising healthcare costs, and attract talent in a competitive job market.

4 min. read

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Article

Am I required to offer health insurance to all my employees?

Offering insurance to your employers can provide tax benefits and help in retaining employees.

4 min. read

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Article

The pitfalls of referenced-based pricing

Examines the promises and pitfalls of reference-based pricing, shedding light on its benefits and challenges.

7 min. read

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Article

What you need to know about specialty carve-out vendors

Provides insights into specialty carve-out vendors, explaining their role in enhancing healthcare benefits for employers

6 min. read

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Article

Beyond insurance: Resources to support your employees’ health and wellness

Explores BCBSKS initiatives beyond insurance to support the health and wellness of employees.

3 min. read

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Article

Rock solid coverage with a level-funded plan

Introduces the concept of level-funded health insurance plans offered by BCBSKS as a coverage option for businesses.

7 min. read

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Article

How Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas delivered for us.

Discusses how BCBSKS met the challenges of the pandemic through innovative solutions and community support.

6 min. read

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Article

How the “Family Glitch” increases your opportunity for a premium tax credit

The “Family Glitch” fix increases your opportunity for a premium tax credit.

6 min. read

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Article

How revisions to the “family glitch” impacts your employees

Revisions to the “family glitch” now allow employees to consider the cost of family coverage for affordability.

5 min. read

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Article

Virtual care is here to stay

Telehealth minimizes healthcare costs and offers comfort by allowing patients to see doctors from home.

5 min. read