Defined Benefit (Pension)
2022 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Pension Plan

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City · Missouri · Finance & Insurance

What the 2023 filing shows

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Pension Plan holds $160M for 464 participants — about $345,474 per participant, up 0.1% over the 2022 plan year.

$160M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
464
covered participants
$345,474
avg assets per participant
+0.1%
assets growth YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $14K for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$160M
Participants
464
State
Industry
Finance & Insurance

What the Filing Says About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Pension Plan

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, headquartered in Missouri. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $160M in total end-of-year assets and covers 464 participants across the Finance & Insurance industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 431257251, and the plan has been effective since 1951-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $160M at the beginning of 2022 to $160M at year-end — a gain of 0.1%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $160M, with reported net income of $-14,238 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$160M
Total Assets (End of Year)$160M
Net Assets (End of Year)$160M
Net Income$-14,238
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN431257251
Plan Effective Date1951-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 2,060 $365M
2023 2 1,957 $418M
2024 2 1,861 $448M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Pension Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Pension Plan holds $160M in total assets with 464 participants. It is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.
What type of plan is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Pension Plan?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1951-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 431257251.
Who sponsors the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Pension Plan?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Pension Plan is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, located in Missouri. The sponsor's EIN is 431257251 and the plan operates in the Finance & Insurance industry.
How did Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Pension Plan perform in 2022?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Pension Plan grew by 0.1% during 2022, moving from $160M to $160M in total assets. Net income was $-14,238.
Where can I find official filings for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 431257251 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Pension Plan compare to other plans?
You can compare Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Pension Plan against other Defined Benefit (Pension) plans on the plan type page, or view plans in Missouri on the state page. PlainRetire tracks the 5,000 largest retirement plans in the U.S. by total assets.

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2022.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 431257251.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.