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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

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Overview

We’re not for profit. We’re for Kansas.

That means we answer to members, not shareholders. As the state’s largest and only local health plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas proudly serves more than one million people — helping them live healthier lives by investing in their care and the Kansas communities they call home.

Learn more: bcbsks.com

Explore careers: bcbsks.com/careers

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and serves all Kansas counties except Johnson and Wyandotte.

The company offers health and dental insurance plans for individuals, families and employers located in Kansas. Individual and family plans are aimed at Kansas residents who are not eligible for coverage through an employer, Medicare or Medicaid, while employer and group plans, including group retiree plans, are available to Kansas-based employers with one or more employees. For people eligible for Medicare, it provides Medicare Advantage, Medicare supplement and prescription drug (Part D) plans. Other offerings include customizable short- or long-term travel health plans for those living or traveling abroad, as well as disability, life, cancer and hospital insurance.

Beyond coverage, the company's community work includes Blue Health Initiatives and health equity efforts, and it supports charitable giving through the BCBSKS Foundation.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas FAQ

As of 2026-10-20, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has 1,046 employees, based on the Enrich Layer count of person profiles that list Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas as their current employer. Its listed company size band is 1,001 to 5,000.
As of 2026-10-20, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is headquartered in Topeka, KS, US.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas was founded in 1942.
As of 2026-10-20, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is classified in the Insurance industry.
We’re not for profit. We’re for Kansas. That means we answer to members, not shareholders. As the state’s largest and only local health plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas proudly serves more than one million people — helping them live healthier lives by investing in their care and the Kansas communities they call home. Learn more: bcbsks.com Explore careers: bcbsks.com/careers -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and serves all Kansas counties except Johnson and Wyandotte.
As of 2026-10-20, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas's official website is http://www.bcbsks.com/.
As of 2026-10-20, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is a privately held company.