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St. Francis Ministries Benefit Information
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas·KS·Provider News
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSKS members with St. Francis Ministries coverage now use a specific ID card format with KAS prefix. Benefits must be verified through Availity using the member ID plus patient demographics (name, DOB, gender) for accurate benefit returns.
Action Required
Immediately: Front desk and billing staff must identify BCBSKS members with KAS prefix ID cards and verify benefits in Availity using member ID plus patient's first name, last name, date of birth, and gender. Train staff to check the back of member ID cards for St. Francis Ministries information. Contact BCBSKS provider representative for questions.