CommercialReimbursementMedium impact
Reminder: Cost Relief
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas·KS·Provider News
Effective date
Sep 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS Kansas is providing a 1% cost relief adjustment to reimbursement rates for all professional services (excluding clinical lab, ambulance, pharmacies, and pharmaceuticals) effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. This increase is in addition to any planned 2023 reimbursement changes.
Action Required
No immediate action required - this is a reminder of an existing policy. Billing team should verify that the 1% cost relief adjustment is being applied to BCBS Kansas claims for professional services and contact Professional Relations representative with any questions about reimbursement calculations.