The number of uninsured children in 2003 was 8.4 million - or 11.4 percent of all children.
Blue
Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (BCBSKC)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
1 Pershing Sq.
Kansas City, MO 64108
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City doesn't just serve residents of its namesake.
This insurance carrier has been serving Kansas City, Johnson and Wyandotte counties of Kansas and even more areas in Northwestern Missouri since 1938. With more than 880,000 members, it is larger than many other state insurance organizations. BCBS of Kansas City offers families plenty of options when it comes to keeping their loved ones healthy. Their coverage plans vary in deductible and premium costs, so all sizes and kinds of families can choose the plan that best serves them.
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Health Insurance Options from BCBS of Kansas City (KC)
Plans currently offered to families include:
Preferred-Care Blue Premium PPO: With deductibles ranging from $1500-$15000 and f our rates to choose from, this PPO plan works well for the budding family. Included in the package is a co-pay for prescriptions as well as an option between co-pay or co-insurance for other services. Covered immediately are well visits, hospitalization, life insurance, dental care, eye wear discounts and allergy testing. Maternity coverage is subject to a two-year waiting period.
Preferred-Care Blue RateSaver: This plan is slightly limited on some of the common coverage items. It does not offer maternity, prescription or well child/preventive service; however, it does have a $5000 term life insurance policy attached to it, as well as eyewear discounts and script-saver, a prescription discount program.
Blue Care HMO/Blue Care Select HMO: There is no deductible with this HMO plan. Its concentration is in preserving wellness. It offers wellness care, prescription coverage with a co-pay, vision, hearing and life insurance, as well as maternity coverage.
Additional Family Health Insurance Options from BCBS Kansas City (KC)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City also offers a consumer-driven plan, BlueSaver, an HSA-connected option which allows customers to draw from a tax-advantaged savings account when paying medical costs. In addition, it offers its members access to A Healthier You, where members can track health information and receive personalized health newsletters. BCBS Kansas City offers a myriad of options for those living in its coverage area. In light of its non-profit status, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City has been given a rating of NR-5 by the A.M. Best insurance ratings company.
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