Kansas state employees to see 10% spike in health insurance if they stay with Blue Cross Blue Shield

TOPEKA — Kansas state employees choosing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas health insurance next year will see rates rise by 10% while employees choosing Aetna won’t see an increase as the state encourages a shift to the less costly insurance. Members of the Kansas State Employees Health Care Commission expressed dismay that state employees […]

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 628

Last Updated: 1 month ago


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TOPEKA — Kansas state employees choosing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas health insurance next year will see rates rise by 10% while employees choosing Aetna won’t see an increase as the state encourages a shift to the less costly insurance.

Kansas state employees could lose Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance in cost-saving move

Members of the Kansas State Employees Health Care Commission expressed dismay that state employees received just a 1% …

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