Located in Springfield, Mo., Cox Healthplans offers a wide range of medical insurance options. It offers various programs and services relating to risk management, customer service, decision making and control of fixed costs. It offers various products, such as Kids First, and group and individual plans. Its provider network encompasses the entire 25 county Southwest Missouri area, including more than 20 hospital facilities and over 900 physicians. The network specializes in locally owned and managed hospitals, physician-driven and local claims handling. Cox Healthplans partners with the Private Health Care Systems. Its Web site offers newsletters, and medical and prescription claim, student verification and independent contractor forms.