Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
InsuranceKansas, United States1001-5000 Employees
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) operates as a not-for-profit health plan and is the state's largest and only local health plan, serving more than one million members and operating for more than 80 years. Headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, the company maintains offices across the state in Dodge City, Garden City, Hays, Hutchinson, Independence, Lawrence, Manhattan, Pittsburg, Salina, and Wichita. It is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and serves all Kansas counties except Johnson and Wyandotte. As a not-for-profit organization, every dollar from member premiums is used to pay member claims, taxes, or operating expenses, while BCBSKS also invests in communities to support health and wellness across the state. The company supports health initiatives and partnerships aimed at improving access to care and overall well-being in Kansas communities. A notable development in 2026 is EMS Unlimited achieving in-network status with BCBSKS, expanding in-network access and reinforcing patient-centered care in the region.