Travel coverage
Many Blue KC plans through your employer give you a world of healthcare choices across the country and around the globe. Before you pack your bags, take a minute to understand your travel medical insurance so you can easily navigate care when you’re away.
Traveling domestically
Your Blue KC plan keeps you covered when unexpected health issues arise while traveling within the U.S., and finding care away from home is easy. With your Blue KC member ID card handy:
- Log in to your member account and select “Find Care”
- Go to “Find Doctors, Specialists, or Hospitals”
- Enter your location (e.g. “New York, NY”) and search terms (e.g., “general practice” or “urgent care”)
Your partner in health, in the palm of your hand
The MyBlueKC mobile app makes it easy to manage your health quickly and securely—anytime and from anywhere. With the MyBlueKC app, you can:
- Take your digital ID card with you to your doctors
- Find in-network doctors, hospitals and urgent care
- Check your claims status and costs
- Track your deductible and out-of-pocket spending
- Connect with a Blue KC representative
With GeoBlue, you have access to
- 24/7 support via phone, web, mobile and telemedicine
- An intuitive mobile app that works worldwide
- A carefully selected network of trusted doctors and hospitals
- Appointment schedule assistance
- Paperless claims resolution
- Valuable health information about your destination.
Tips to help you travel smart
- Always carry your current Blue KC member ID card or access your card from your member account
- In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital
- If in the United States, call Blue KC for pre-certification or prior authorization, if necessary. The phone number is located on your Blue KC member ID card.
Travel coverage
Many Blue KC plans through your employer give you a world of healthcare choices across the country and around the globe. Before you pack your bags, take a minute to understand your travel medical insurance so you can easily navigate care when you’re away.
Traveling domestically
Your Blue KC plan keeps you covered when unexpected health issues arise while traveling within the U.S., and finding care away from home is easy. With your Blue KC member ID card handy:
- Log in to your member account and select “Find Care”
- Go to “Find Doctors, Specialists, or Hospitals”
- Enter your location (e.g. “New York, NY”) and search terms (e.g., “general practice” or “urgent care”)
Your partner in health, in the palm of your hand
The MyBlueKC mobile app makes it easy to manage your health quickly and securely—anytime and from anywhere. With the MyBlueKC app, you can:
- Take your digital ID card with you to your doctors
- Find in-network doctors, hospitals and urgent care
- Check your claims status and costs
- Track your deductible and out-of-pocket spending
- Connect with a Blue KC representative
With GeoBlue, you have access to
- 24/7 support via phone, web, mobile and telemedicine
- An intuitive mobile app that works worldwide
- A carefully selected network of trusted doctors and hospitals
- Appointment schedule assistance
- Paperless claims resolution
- Valuable health information about your destination.
Tips to help you travel smart
- Always carry your current Blue KC member ID card or access your card from your member account
- In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital
- If in the United States, call Blue KC for pre-certification or prior authorization, if necessary. The phone number is located on your Blue KC member ID card.
Travel Coverage
Taking a trip? Before you pack your bags, take a minute to understand your travel medical insurance coverage through Blue KC.
For emergency and urgent care
Your Blue KC plan keeps you covered when unexpected health issues arise while traveling within the U.S. FInding care away from home is simple:
- Log in to your member account and select “Find Care”
- Go to “Find Doctors, Specialists & Hospitals”
- You’ll be directed to our partner Sapphire Digital’s search page
- Locate an urgent care center or hospital close to you
Your partner in health, in the palm of your hand
The MyBlueKC mobile app makes it easy to manage your health quickly and securely—anytime and from anywhere. With the MyBlueKC app, you can:
- Take your digital ID card with you to your doctors
- Find in-network doctors, hospitals and urgent care
- Check your claims status and costs
- Track your deductible and out-of-pocket spending
- Connect with a Blue KC representative
When your passport goes places your health plan doesn’t, get coverage with GeoBlue
GeoBlue offers affordable, comprehensive trip-by-trip insurance you can purchase separately from your Blue KC policy. With coverage in over 180 countries, GeoBlue ensures you have access to care for everything from routine doctor visits to emergency hospitalization.
When you purchase GeoBlue coverage, you’ll have access to:
- 24/7 support via phone, web, mobile and telemedicine
- An intuitive mobile app that works worldwide
- Access to a carefully selected network of trusted doctors and hospitals
- Help scheduling medical appointments in unfamiliar locations
- Hassle-free, paperless claims resolution
- Valuable health information about your destination
Plan ahead for peace of mind
Don’t wait until you’re boarding the plane. Prepare for your international travels in advance and go see the world knowing that we’ve got you covered.
Blue KC customers can refer to their coverage details within their Blue KC certificate, which outlines the benefits, exclusions, responsibilities, rights and other important information related to Blue KC plans. To view your current Blue KC contract/certificate, or to print a copy of your Summary of Benefits and Coverage, log in to MyBlueKC.com and click on Plan Benefits. For costs and further details of the coverage, please contact Blue KC.