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Cost Relief Letter
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas·KS·Provider News
Effective date
Sep 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is providing a 1% cost relief adjustment increase in reimbursement rates for all professional services, effective September 1, 2022, for a 12-month period. This applies to contracting providers but excludes clinical lab, ambulance, pharmacies, and pharmaceuticals.
Action Required
Already in effect: Verify that billing system is receiving the 1% cost relief adjustment on all professional service claims submitted to BCBS Kansas. Monitor reimbursement rates to ensure the adjustment is being applied correctly through August 31, 2023. Contact professional relations representative if adjustment is not appearing on remittance advice.