Coverage Built for Real Life

Build a stronger benefits package with dental, vision and cancer coverage.

Your employee benefits plan should do more than cover treatment for illness - it should help prevent serious health problems and offer peace of mind when the unexpected happens. 

As a not-for-profit health insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) places a high emphasis on preventive care, local service and initiatives that promote long-term health for employees. Rather than focusing solely on managing illness, we also place emphasis on early detection, which can result in reduced health care costs over time.

That’s why supplemental plans like dental, vision, and cancer coverage are powerful additions to your benefits package. They support whole-person health, give employees confidence in knowing they’re covered and can even save lives through early detection.

These coverage options are simple to understand, easy to use and help employees stay ahead of health concerns while offering crucial financial protection when it’s needed most.

Dental and Vision Coverage: A Valuable Investment 

According to a 2023 survey, 84% of employees say vision and dental benefits are important when choosing a job. In fact, employees rank these benefits as the third most important—behind only health insurance and a retirement savings plan.¹

Regular dental and vision checkups don’t just improve oral and eye health; they have a direct impact on overall wellness:

• Dental health and systemic health are closely connected. Routine dental visits prevent tartar and plaque buildup, cavities, and gum disease, while reducing risks linked to heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and more.
• Vision exams can catch serious health conditions early. Regular eye exams can detect or prevent diseases like cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration, along with systemic issues like diabetes and hypertension.

Important note: Dental and vision care for adults are not considered essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and aren’t required in all health plans. Pediatric dental and vision coverage is mandated only for children 19 years or younger enrolled in an ACA health plan.

Dental Plans That Make Employees Smile

With BCBSKS dental plans, employees can access comprehensive coverage for preventive care like check-ups and cleanings, plus savings on many common dental services. Choose from plans that allow your employees to see any dentist or select a PPO plan for more savings when employees choose an in-network provider. Learn more at bcbsks.com/employers/dental.

EyeMed® Vision Insurance for Choice, Convenience, and Savings 

BCBSKS offers vision insurance through EyeMed, America’s largest vision network.² Employees gain access to:
• A broad range of independent eye doctors and national or regional retailers.
• Online shopping options for glasses and contacts.
• Exclusive discounts and member-only offers.³
• Support tools like welcome kits, savings summaries and cost estimates.

With EyeMed, employees enjoy flexibility, savings, and support - all designed to keep their eyes healthy and their budgets in check. Learn more at bcbsks.com/employers/vision.

Cancer Coverage Offers Prevention and Financial Protection 

With nearly 40% of Americans expected to face cancer in their lifetime, and the high non-medical costs burdening employees, offering cancer insurance can protect financial well-being and reduce lost productivity.⁴

Wellness benefit. Early detection programs alone can improve survival rates dramatically and save employers thousands per employee in disability and turnover costs. That’s why our cancer coverage offers a $50 cash benefit per year (one-time payment per insured adult age 18+) with documentation of eligible screenings, such as mammograms, colonoscopies, and Pap smears.

Financial help during treatment. A cancer diagnosis can be devastating—not just medically, but emotionally and financially. With a group cancer plan from BCBSKS, your employees receive benefit payments in addition to other coverage. Fast, complete payments allow employees or family members access to payments to use as they choose.

With guaranteed acceptance and benefits paid directly to members, employees gain the flexibility to use funds as they see fit, reducing stress and allowing them to focus on what matters most: healing. Learn more at bcbsks.com/cancer.

Help your business stand out with benefits employees want and need. 

Together, these supplemental benefits complete your health coverage and offer real value—whether you’re selecting benefits for yourself, your employees, or your family.

Contact us to learn more or get a quote: 866-584-0171 (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)