Highmark Inc. and Blue KC Announce Affiliation Agreement

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), in the Kansas City, MO region, and Highmark Inc. have announced plans to affiliate, pending regulatory approvals and satisfaction of closing conditions.

Blue KC will continue to operate as a not-for-profit company in Kansas City, maintaining its local leadership, trusted brand and commitment to accessible and affordable health care for members and the community for years to come. 

Blue KC initiated the process to identify a partner that could help achieve efficiencies, add new capabilities and drive more affordable health care. Highmark was chosen based on its proven capabilities, shared values as a not-for-profit, mission-driven BCBS plan and successful track record of affiliations with other regional Blue plans.

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We will continue to keep you informed as the affiliation process moves forward.