From its earliest days in 1942, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has grown into a company that serves nearly 850,000 Kansans who carry a Blue Cross and Blue Shield identification card. In addition, BCBSKS has served Medicare beneficiaries for more than four decades. As one of the state s largest health insurers, BCBSKS is uniquely positioned to improve the health of everyone living in the state. It has the ability to work closely with doctors, hospitals and lawmakers to identify long-term solutions to the problems created by an ever-changing and dynamic health care marketplace. BCBSKS was a pioneer in the community group method of enrollment and continues to offer products and services to Kansans of all ages whether they are enrolled through a large employer group, small employer or if they purchase their own insurance. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is headquartered in Topeka, Kan.