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Hutchinson Clinic will return to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas network effective Sept. 1, 2025
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) is pleased to welcome Hutchinson Clinic back to our network effective Sept. 1, 2025. As the largest, only local, not-for-profit health plan in Kansas, we understand how important it is for our members to have local providers and services they know and trust.
BCBSKS serves more than 1 million members – and is committed to ensuring those members have access to affordable, quality health care choices close to home. We’re proud to have the largest network of providers in Kansas. With over 95% of eligible hospitals and providers in our network, our members can choose the provider that best meets their needs.
We are Kansans serving Kansans for more than 80 years – and a partner in health and wellness across the state. We’re truly pleased to welcome Hutchinson Clinic back into our network and look forward to working together to support the health and well-being of our members in Reno County.
Our Customer Service Center representatives are available to assist you with any questions, including services performed at Hutchinson Clinic prior to them being considered an in-network provider. Simply call the number on the back of your member ID card.
Hutchinson Clinic will be returning to the BCBSKS network on Sept. 1, 2025, after leaving the network on Jan. 1, 2025. Services received between now and August 31 will still be considered out-of-network.
BCBSKS is committed to helping our members have broad access to affordable, quality health care choices close to home. Beginning Sept. 1, 2025, Hutchinson Clinic will be considered in-network for BCBSKS members. Members will then have access to services with no out-of-network costs.
- Effective Sept. 1, BCBSKS members can now access in-network care at Hutchinson Clinic.
- Until Sept. 1, services received at Hutchinson Clinic may be considered out of network care.
- Please review your Summary of Benefits and Coverage so you know what your responsibilities will be and whether your plan includes out-of-network coverage.
- Emergency care: Emergency care will always be covered by BCBSKS with no out-of-network penalties.
- Medicare Supplement (Medigap) members: There will be no changes to the way you access in-network care through the Hutchinson Clinic. There is no impact to Medicare Supplement members as they can go to any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare. For Medicare Advantage there is no change, Hutchison Clinic continues to be out of network.
- Commercial/ACA/On-exchange members: Members who have purchased their plan on healthcare.gov will have coverage at the Hutchinson Clinic beginning Sept. 1. Prior to Sept. 1, members who choose to receive care at the Hutchinson Clinic, will pay 100% of the cost of care unless it is an emergency.
- Federal Employee Program retirees: If Medicare is your primary coverage (meaning it pays first) and you have Federal Employee Health Benefits and Postal Service Health Benefits Standard Option, we will continue to provide secondary coverage. If you have Basic Option, FEP Blue Focus, Medicare will pay their portion of your service; and effective Sept. 1, we will pay as secondary.
This means we are owned by our members, and we only exist to serve you. We do not have shareholders to pay or stock prices to worry about. That allows us to solely focus on doing what’s right for our members and our communities.
As a member, you are a co-owner of the company. Every dollar that comes to BCBSKS through premiums is either used to pay member claims, pay taxes, or cover operating expenses. We’re not lining our coffers – any money we have is earmarked to reinvest in the company and the communities we serve.
We are Kansans serving Kansans. Our members are our neighbors, friends, and colleagues. We care deeply about the health of our community – which is why we are constantly looking for ways to improve affordability and access.
- Providers have told us that they appreciate that we pay accurately, promptly and offer peace of mind.
- We are finding innovative ways to bring even more value to our members:
- Prime Therapeutics: Integrated pharmacy benefits delivered on a new, market leading platform.
- Meds Your Way: Lowest price for prescription drugs.
- We partner with local organizations across the state and provide resources to make lasting changes to improve Kansans’ health.
- Through our Blue365 program, members have access to weekly deals and discounts related to fitness and healthy eating. It’s easy to sign up for weekly email reminders!
- With STRIVE, members receive unlimited access to doctor-designed, powerful online tools, including a personalized health risk assessment and more.
- Our Healthy Options wellness program brings wellness to your worksite and empowers your employees with one-on-one support, coaching and education.
Learn more about how BCBSKS partnerships help the Hutchinson community.
- Curious about where your premium dollars go? See the breakdown here.
- Learn more about how BCBSKS partnerships help the Hutchinson community.