State Employee Health Plan Member Resources

Your Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas plan offers quality care, reliable local service and programs to maximize your benefits.

2027 Benefits Summary and Open Enrollment Guide

What's New for 2027

Learn about benefit updates, compare coverage and explore member tools and resources.

Watch Enrollment Video

Open Enrollment Guide

Everything you need to compare 2027 plans and make an informed enrollment decision — in one downloadable guide.

2027 Enrollment Guide (PDF)

Understand Your Health Plan

Let’s start with the basics. Learn how your costs work, how claims are processed and how to read your member documents.

How Your Health Care Costs Work

  • Premium: The monthly amount you pay for insurance.
  • Deductible: What you pay before insurance starts paying.
  • Copay: A fixed amount you pay for covered services.
  • Coinsurance: Your share of the costs as a percentage.
  • Out-of-Pocket Max: The most you'll pay in a plan year.

How Claims Are Paid

  1. Receive care or fill a prescription
  2. Your claim is sent to BCBSKS
  3. BCBSKS processes your claim
  4. You receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
  5. Pay any amount you owe

Your Member ID Card

Every number on your member ID card serves a purpose. Learn what each one means and when you'll need it.

View ID Card Details

Understanding Your EOB

Your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) summarizes the care you received and what was covered. Find out how to read yours.

Learn About Your EOB

Your Member Tools

Everything you need to manage your benefits, find care and get the most from your plan.

Get More From
Your Plan

Discover the full value of your benefits — and put them to work for you.

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2027 SEHP Open Enrollment Video


2027 Open Enrollment Guide

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