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Connecting with Blue: Group Administration Webinar (SG)
This webinar provides a guided overview of the Group Administrator Manual (GAM), to help small business and group administrators better understand the three foundational areas of group administration: Eligibility, Enrollment, and Billing. Employer tools and resources will also be highlighted to support ongoing group health plan administration.
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Navigating Kansas’ New Pharmacy Law
Kansas Senate Bill 20 introduces new pharmacy benefit manager regulations that may affect prescription drug costs differently depending on a health plan’s funding arrangement, while leaving current BCBSKS pharmacy benefits, networks and plan design unchanged. Learn what the new law means for employers, how it could impact pharmacy costs for some members, and what steps employees can take to maximize their prescription benefits.
8 min. read
New report data: IDR costs total $22.48B in four years
A provision of the No Surprises Act is driving billions of dollars in additional health care costs behind the scenes. New data shows the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process has generated more than $22.4 billion in costs over four years. Learn how this affects the affordability of health benefits, and what reforms BCBSKS is advocating for.
6 min. read
Beyond the ID card
When employees can easily navigate their health plan, everyone benefits. Learn how knowledgeable support and coordinated care can contribute to a healthier, more productive workforce.
6 min. read
The local advantage
Choosing a Kansas-based health plan can make a meaningful difference for your business and employees. Learn how BCBSKS delivers local expertise, responsive support and nationwide reach.
7 min. read
What to Look for in a Long-Term Health Plan Partner
The right health plan partner should deliver value beyond the next renewal. See how BCBSKS combines long-term stability, clinical programs and a commitment to Kansas to help employers manage health care costs over time.
6 min. read
Advocate+™ Pharmacy Match: Employer Webinar
This webinar introduces Advocate+ Pharmacy Match, an innovative specialty pharmacy solution designed to help control specialty drug costs while improving the member experience. The session covers the Pharmacy Match process, the role of Advocate+ care specialists, implementation timelines and expected outcomes for employers and members.
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Why access matters to your workforce — and your bottom line
Employers are under pressure to balance rising health care costs with offering benefits that attract and retain employees. Learn how access to care can improve health outcomes, create more predictable costs and deliver greater value for your workforce.
5 min. read
Considering a specialty carve-out?
Specialty carve-outs aim to reduce prescription drug costs by using Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs).
6 min. read
Know where to go when you need care
Knowing where to go for medical care can save time and money.
8 min. read
Connecting with Blue: Group Administration Webinar
This webinar provides a guided overview of the Group Administrator Manual (GAM), focusing on the three foundational areas of group administration: Eligibility, Enrollment, and Billing.
Participants will review eligible employee criteria, group and participation requirements, enrollment opportunities and qualifying events, billing due dates, adjustment guidelines, and available payment options. Employer tools and resources will also be highlighted to support ongoing group health plan administration.
89 min. watch
A Health Plan That Sees the Whole Picture
Short-term tactics can create immediate savings on paper. But when employees delay care, skip medications or face unexpected health crises, the long-term cost — in productivity, turnover and claims — often exceeds the initial savings. Whole-person health means we look beyond a single claim or a single visit. We look at the complete picture, so your employees get the right support at the right time.
4 min. read
A Bold Partnership to Lower Drug Costs in Kansas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) partnered with CivicaScript, a not-for-profit pharmaceutical company, to restructure drug pricing and deliver substantial savings to Kansas employers and members by providing affordable generic and biosimilar medications through a transparent and sustainable pricing model.
8 min. read
Prime Therapeutics’ leading research shows only 1 in 12 remain on a GLP-1 drug for obesity at three years
Only eight percent of individuals who started GLP-1 drugs for obesity without diabetes remained on therapy after three years according to a study by Prime Therapeutics.
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Nationwide access, local support
Discusses the benefits of having nationwide access to healthcare services while receiving local support.
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