Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

09/09/2026

Talk, walk, and smile: Three steps a person in crisis can take to relieve the pressure and remove themself from danger. More tips from UMKC Professor Clancy Martin:
https://www.bluekc.com/blueprint/healthier-living/3-important-actions-if-youre-in-crisis-talk-walk-smile/ ***dePreventionAwarenessMonth

You can also call or text 988 to connect with a trained counselor at the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, who will listen, understand, support, and connect to resources if needed.

Human beings have one thought every nine seconds, about 6.5 thoughts per minute, and 6,000 thoughts per day1. Impressive as that may be, for the more than 14 million U.S. adults2 who suffer from suicidal ideation – i.e. frequent thoughts...

09/04/2026

Blue KC offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. Customer service phone lines will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. All Spira Care Centers will also be closed on the holiday and will reopen with regular business hours on Tuesday.

09/03/2026

Beat the last dregs of summer heat with this light, no-cook healthy recipe: https://www.bluekc.com/blueprint/healthier-living/tuna-stuffed-avocado/

09/02/2026

On or off the court, Raytown C-2 School District Men’s Basketball Coach Reggie Morris is there to help students handle life’s obstacles. Learn more about the ways our 2026 Shut Out the Stigma Advocate Award honoree instills resiliency in kids through his roles as coach and counselor: https://www.bluekc.com/blueprint/community-and-culture/reggie-morris-earns-2026-shut-out-the-stigma-advocate-award-presented-by-blue-kc-and-the-kansas-city-royals/

08/28/2026

Putting your Blue KC coverage to work starts with understanding your plan. Check out new online resources we’ve created to help you get the most out of your pharmacy benefits:

Your Blue KC coverage brings you healthcare choices that fit the way you live, and we’re here to show you how to get the greatest benefits from your plan. Your pharmacy benefits are important because they make prescription drugs more...

08/27/2026

Last night at the Kansas City Sports Awards, we were honored to recognize Reggie Morris as this year’s recipient of the Shut Out the Stigma Advocate Award, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and the Royals.

08/26/2026

Stability, connection, less stress – these things are all attainable when you establish a family routine. Tips for building a back-to-school routine that works:

Getting your family into a good routine is one of the best things you can do for everyone’s mental health and happiness.

08/21/2026

Thanks to Hot 103 Jamz for having Kim Jones, Sisters Living Beyond The Ribbon founder and most recent Blue KC Gamechanger, and Adrienne Williams, Spira Care Department Vice President of Care Center Operations, on to talk about the importance of early breast cancer detection. Listen to the interview: https://www.kprs.com/2026/08/19/blue-cross-blue-shield-kc-blue-kc-gamechanger-interview-8-19-26/

08/19/2026

The power of a handshake 🤝 Coming up with a secret handshake to share with your child at school drop-off is a fun way to say goodbye and ease first-day jitters. More back-to-school tips from the Spira Care team here: https://www.bluekc.com/blueprint/healthier-living/learn-a-secret-handshake-other-tips-for-back-to-school-health-from-spira-care/

08/18/2026

One of our favorite annual events: reuniting our Blue KC Sporting Samaritans for a day of giving back. This year the group, along with program ambassadors Matt Besler and Sporting Kansas City's Jake Davis, volunteered at Kanbe's Markets. To top the day off, we gave each teacher a gift card to help prepare their classrooms for the new school year. Join us in thanking them for their continued dedication to our community!