Press Releases
In this section of the Blue Cross Blue Shield MediaRoom, you'll find our news releases. The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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Nov 27, 2023
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced a suite of innovative new medical, pharmacy, dental and vision offerings that support the health plan's commitment to provide...
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Nov 20, 2023State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court® Studio Coming to Swansea Memorial Park
(SWANSEA, MASSACHUSETTS – November, 20 2023) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Town of Swansea, and National Fitness Campaign today announced a partnership to bring an...
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Nov 15, 2023
BOSTON — November 15, 2023 — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. (together, Blue Cross) today reported a combined...
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Nov 9, 2023
BOSTON, November 9, 2023 – In response to wildfires in North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue...
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Nov 7, 2023
BOSTON, November 7, 2023 – In response to severe weather in Virginia, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue...
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Nov 6, 2023
State's leading health plan takes step to ease capacity crunch in local hospitals; change will speed discharges & eliminate 14,000+ authorizations from the health care system BOSTON , Nov. 6, 2023...
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Nov 1, 2023
State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court® Coming to RANDOLPH (RANDOLPH, MASSACHUSETTS – 11/1/2023) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross),Town of Randolph, and National Fitness...
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Oct 25, 2023
(DRACUT – October 25, 2023) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, the Town of Dracut and National Fitness Campaign today announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court to Dracut....
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Oct 17, 2023
Medicare beneficiaries have until Dec. 7 to choose one of Blue Cross' affordable Medicare Advantage plans BOSTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For 2024, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts...
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Oct 11, 2023
State's leading health plan adds virtual specialty physician groups to increase access to convenient, affordable care BOSTON, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts...
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Oct 10, 2023
BOSTON, October 10, 2023 – In response to flooding in Vermont, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has...
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Oct 5, 2023
In recognition of World Mental Health Day and to support mental wellness within the Metro Boston community, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is sponsoring free Bluebikes...
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Oct 5, 2023
Ruby Kam has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") as chief financial officer. In her new role, Kam will be responsible for Blue Cross' financial, investment, real estate,...
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Oct 2, 2023
BOSTON, October 2, 2023 – In response to flooding in New Jersey and New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected....
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Sep 28, 2023
Since Service Day's inception, the total value of the company's financial and volunteer support to local not-for-profits has exceeded $11 million BOSTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,...
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Sep 25, 2023
BOSTON, September 25, 2023 – In response to Tropical Storm Ophelia, which has led the governors of Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia to declare states of emergency, Blue Cross Blue Shield of...
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Sep 18, 2023
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) once again has been named one of the top health plans in the country, according to the nation's authority on health plan quality. The National...
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Sep 15, 2023State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court® at Bridgewater State University
(BRIDGEWATER, MASSACHUSETTS –September 15, 2023) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Bridgewater State University (BSU), and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced...
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Sep 15, 2023
BOSTON, September 15, 2023 – In response to the state of emergency declared in Maine due to Hurricane Lee, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for...
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Sep 13, 2023
BOSTON, September 13, 2023 – In response to flooding in Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue...
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Sep 5, 2023
BOSTON, September 5, 2023 – In response to wildfires in Washington, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross...
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Sep 5, 2023
For every ride taken on Bluebikes in September, Blue Cross will donate $1 to the Boston Tree Alliance program as part of health plan's sustainability commitment BOSTON, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/...
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Aug 31, 2023
BOSTON, August 31, 2023 – In response to Hurricane Idalia, which has led the governors of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina to declare states of emergency, Blue Cross Blue...
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Aug 31, 2023
BOSTON — August 31, 2023 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced that small employers and individual policyholders who were covered in 2022 under a Blue Cross...
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Aug 30, 2023
BOSTON, August 30, 2023 – In response to severe weather in Florida and Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be...
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Aug 30, 2023Blue Cross Blue Shield Association honor recognizes innovations that provide measurable impact to consumers and customers
BOSTON – August 30, 2023 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) announced today that it has received the Brand Innovation Award from the Blue Cross Blue Shield...
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Aug 29, 2023
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today confirmed it will cover, with no cost share to members in Massachusetts, the overdose reversal medication Narcan for over-the-counter...
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Aug 23, 2023
Paul Long has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") as the nonprofit health plan's chief consumer experience officer. Long will oversee consumer experience strategy, market...
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Aug 21, 2023
BOSTON, August 21, 2023 – In response to severe weather in California and Nevada, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be...
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Aug 15, 2023
BOSTON — August 15, 2023 — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. (together, Blue Cross) today reported a combined...
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Aug 15, 2023
BOSTON, August 15, 2023 – In response to wildfires in Hawaii and Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue...
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Aug 14, 2023
BOSTON, August 14, 2023 – In response to extreme heat in Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross...
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Aug 7, 2023Investors come together with entrepreneurs of color for a day of networking and action
BOSTON – August 7, 2023 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) recently hosted a pitch day event to culminate its 2023 Health Equity Business Accelerator...
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Aug 3, 2023
The state's largest health plan is also hosting a free Bluebikes Spin Class as part of "Mindful Mondays" to celebrate National Wellness Month BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of...
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Jul 26, 2023State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court® Coming to Britland Park
(FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS – JULY 26, 2023) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Fall River, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced a partnership to bring an...
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Jul 26, 2023Company again named a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion’
BOSTON – July 26, 2023 – For the fourth consecutive year, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has been named a ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion,’ scoring 100%...
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Jul 20, 2023
BOSTON, July 20, 2023 – In response to severe weather in Kentucky, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross...
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Jul 13, 2023
In response to severe weather in Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than 10,500...
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Jul 11, 2023
In response to severe weather in New York and Vermont, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than...
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Jun 30, 2023First Outdoor Fitness Court® for Berkshire County Coming to Lee, MA
(LEE, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 30, 2023) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), the Town of Lee, Lee Public Schools and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced a...
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Jun 20, 2023
In response to severe weather in Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than 5,000...
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Jun 6, 2023
Seasoned health care executive will lead strategic direction of health plan's commercial business BOSTON, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- David Corkum has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of...
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Jun 5, 2023
State's leading health plan continues to expand provider network, virtual care options and mental health resources to meet growing member needs BOSTON, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue...
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Jun 2, 2023
BOSTON – June 2, 2023 ––In response to the news of the abrupt closure of all Compass Medical practices, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") released the following...
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Jun 1, 2023
For every ride taken on a Pride-themed bike in June, Blue Cross will donate $1 to Fenway Health to support LGBTQIA+ health care BOSTON , June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Pride Month,...
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May 25, 2023
Company invested $13.2 million dollars in financial, volunteer, and in-kind support to MA-based not-for-profits in 2022 BOSTON, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Points of Light, the world's...
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May 23, 2023State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court® Coming to Callahan Park
MALDEN, MA – May 23, 2023— Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), City of Malden, Malden Public Schools and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced a partnership to...
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May 23, 2023
More than half of members now receive care from providers participating in health plan's equity-focused payment contracts BOSTON, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of...
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May 16, 2023
State's leading health plan adds new physician groups to increase access to convenient, affordable care and to help combat primary care shortage BOSTON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross...
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May 15, 2023
BOSTON — May 15, 2023 — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. (together, Blue Cross) today reported a combined...
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May 2, 2023
Riders will also receive a complimentary Bluebikes Adventure Pass to share with a friend, and top 10 riders who log the most miles in May will win free annual memberships, courtesy of BCBSMA...
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Apr 20, 2023
In response to flooding in Utah, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than 10,500 members living...
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Apr 14, 2023
In response to flooding in Florida, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than 5,500 members living...
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Apr 13, 2023
In response to a federal appeals court ruling regarding restrictions on access to mifepristone, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") released the following statement: "As a...
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Apr 4, 2023
In response to severe weather in Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than 3,500 members...
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Apr 3, 2023
In response to severe weather in Kentucky and Missouri, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than...
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Mar 30, 2023
In response to U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor's ruling to invalidate a major provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requiring free preventive care services, Blue Cross Blue Shield of...
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Mar 28, 2023
In response to severe weather in Georgia and Mississippi, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more...
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Mar 14, 2023
In response to severe weather in New Jersey and New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more...
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Mar 8, 2023Sponsorship seeks applications from local municipalities and schools across Massachusetts
(BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – March 8, 2023) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced the second year of a statewide sponsorship...
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Mar 2, 2023
In response to severe weather in California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than 17,000...
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Mar 1, 2023Also releases new annual report highlighting leadership in mental health access and health equity
BOSTON – March 1, 2023 – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. (together, “Blue Cross”) today reported a combined...
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Feb 14, 2023
Community leader and affordable housing advocate provides unique expertise to Massachusetts' leading health plan BOSTON, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Vanessa Calderón-Rosado has been elected...
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Feb 7, 2023
In response to ice storms in Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than 12,500 members...
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Feb 1, 2023
In response to severe weather in Arkansas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than 3,100 members...
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Jan 31, 2023
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is providing $300,000 to support heating assistance across Massachusetts – especially critical as temperatures are expected to drop below...
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Jan 27, 2023
In response to severe weather in Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than 8,500 members...
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Jan 17, 2023
In response to severe weather in Alabama and Georgia, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than...
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Jan 10, 2023
Dr. Debbie Peikes has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") as vice president of measurement and evaluation. In her new role, Peikes is responsible for broadening and...
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Jan 6, 2023
In response to severe winter storms in California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than...
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Dec 28, 2022
In response to the blizzard that struck New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who live in affected communities. Blue Cross has...
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Dec 20, 2022
Blue Cross MA partners with GenUnity to launch new community leadership program in honor of outgoing CEO BOSTON, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrew Dreyfus, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue...
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Dec 15, 2022
State's leading health plan partners with medical community to address inequities in care BOSTON, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today...
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Dec 14, 2022
In response to tornados that struck Texas and Oklahoma, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who live in affected communities. Blue Cross...
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Dec 7, 2022
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is proud to be named a 2022 WorkWell Massachusetts Awards program winner in the large group category for exemplary worksite health promotion....
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Nov 30, 2022
State's leading health plan expands care options to meet unprecedented demand BOSTON, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New data released today by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue...
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Nov 21, 2022
With the holiday season approaching and AAA predicting heavy holiday travel, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. (Blue Cross) is urging everyone to get their flu vaccines and...
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Nov 15, 2022
BOSTON — November 15, 2022 — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. (Blue Cross) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. today reported a combined after-tax...
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Nov 9, 2022
Company announces new climate action goals and $770,000 in environmental justice grants BOSTON, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced...
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Nov 7, 2022
In anticipation of a disaster being declared in Florida due to Subtropical Storm Nicole, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members across all...
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Nov 3, 2022
At annual Summit, Coalition announces increased focus on research and partnerships BOSTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care (Coalition) today...
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Nov 1, 2022
Offerings include expanded access to virtual and in-person care, no- and low-cost pharmacy benefits, new digital solutions, and interactive chronic condition management programs BOSTON, Nov. 1, 2022 /
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Oct 19, 2022
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is cautioning members to be vigilant, as scams offering free durable medical equipment (DME) and pharmacy products are on the rise. "While...
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Oct 17, 2022
Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn and Malden City Councilor Stephen Winslow joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Lyft for celebratory event MEDFORD, Mass., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/...
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Oct 13, 2022
Medicare beneficiaries have until Dec. 7 to choose one of Blue Cross' highly rated, affordable Medicare Advantage plans [i] BOSTON, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For 2023, Blue Cross Blue Shield...
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Oct 12, 2022
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced the completion of a proof-of-concept pilot called "FastPass," an automated prior authorization process from end-to-end,...
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Oct 11, 2022
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) again has been named one of the top health plans in the country, according to the nation's authority on health plan quality. The National...
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Oct 6, 2022
The New England Employee Benefits Council (NEEBC) is leveraging its board to strengthen and reimagine its mission and content. As a leading source of unbiased employee benefits and total rewards...
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Oct 5, 2022
Riders will also receive a complimentary Bluebikes code to share with a friend, courtesy of Blue Cross' "Take a ride, Give a ride" program BOSTON, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of...
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Oct 3, 2022
In anticipation of a disaster declaration being declared in Maryland due to Tropical Storm Ian, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members across...
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Sep 30, 2022
In response to the states of emergency declared in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia in anticipation of Hurricane Ian, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue...
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Sep 29, 2022
Since Service Day's inception in 2011, Blue Cross has contributed nearly $11 million of value to local not-for-profits through this annual volunteer day BOSTON, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --...
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Sep 27, 2022
Funds will support initiatives aimed at reducing inequities in hypertension and diabetes care, improving data collection, and more BOSTON, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for...
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Sep 22, 2022
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross MA") is introducing a new virtual primary care option starting Jan. 1, 2023. The new "Virtual Care Team Feature" enables members to receive...
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Sep 19, 2022
Blue Cross Blue Shield continues commitment to sustainability, encouraging residents to lead environmentally healthier lifestyles through complimentary access to public bike share system BOSTON,...
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Sep 14, 2022
Salem Mayor Kimberley Driscoll and Salem State President John Keenan joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Lyft for celebratory event SALEM, Mass. , Sept.14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The...
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Sep 8, 2022
Only inflation and housing costs outpaced health care costs as a leading challenge BOSTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The cost of health care, not the COVID-19 pandemic, is now the top health...
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Aug 30, 2022
The Board of Directors of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) has selected Sarah Iselin as the company's new president and chief executive officer. Iselin, the company's first female...
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Aug 25, 2022
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced a collaboration with VillageMD, which is a fast growing national provider of value-based primary care services through its...
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Aug 22, 2022
BOSTON — August 22, 2022 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced that small employers and individual policyholders who were covered in 2021 under a Blue Cross...