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Five Massachusetts-based not-for-profits focused on racial justice will each receive up to $140,000 in funding and pro-bono support BOSTON, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on its commitment...

BOSTON - November 15, 2024 — 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...

Sounds alarm on rising health care costs and effects on families and businesses BOSTON, November 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Sarah Iselin, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of...

State's leading health plan launches new doula pilot to improve maternal care and eliminate health inequities BOSTON, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue...

Five equity-focused health care startups will each receive a $50,000 grant through the program BOSTON, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of our commitment to addressing health inequities, Blue...

Unlimited complimentary two-hour classic bike rides and free ebike unlocks with Bluebikes Day Passes using code: BCBSMAVOTE on Tuesday, November 5 BOSTON, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To help...

Unlimited complimentary two-hour classic bike rides and free ebike unlocks on Thursday, October 10 with code: BLUECROSSWMHD BOSTON, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of World Mental...

State's leading health plan works with ProgenyHealth to reduce NICU readmissions and improve health outcomes BOSTON – October 3, 2024 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue...

Massachusetts' leading health plan gifting the community with $25 Bluebikes ride credits and $25 discounts on annual memberships to celebrate this milestone BOSTON, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --...

Survey finds over 70% of average-risk members not aware of all their options for screening BOSTON, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") wants to...

Since 2011, annual day of service has channeled nearly $12 million in grants and in-kind support to not-for-profits BOSTON, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Approximately 3,000 Blue Cross Blue...

State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court® Coming to Pembroke Community Center Pembroke Mass. – September 18, 2024 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), the Town of Pembroke,...

PPO plan awarded 5 out of 5 stars by The National Committee for Quality Assurance BOSTON, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) once again has been...

BOSTON — August 22, 2024 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced that small employers and individual policyholders who were covered in 2023 under a Blue Cross...

BOSTON – August 16, 2024 – In response to today's announcement from the Healey Administration on the proposed transition plan of five Steward Health Care hospitals (Saint Anne’s Hospital,...

BOSTON August 15, 2024 — 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...

Experienced health care leader brings successful track record building government programs and driving membership growth BOSTON, Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Krista Bowers has joined Blue Cross...

BOSTON – August 7, 2024 – For the fifth consecutive year, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has been named a ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion,’ scoring 100%...

Massachusetts' largest health plan creates opportunities for physical exercise via Metro Boston's public bike share system to boost mental wellbeing every Monday in August BOSTON, Aug. 1, 2024...

State’s leading health plan activating dedicated team to assist affected members BOSTON – July 26, 2024 – In response to today's announcement from Steward Health Care that it intends to...

BOSTON, July 9, 2024 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced that its Blue 20/20 vison plan now provides enhanced coverage at no additional cost for children under...

New report highlights the company's work to drive positive change and measure progress BOSTON, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today released...

State's leading health plan among first in nation with dedicated clinical team for gender-affirming care BOSTON, June 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross")...

In celebration of Pride Month, Blue Cross will donate $1 to Fenway Health to support LGBTQIA+ health care for every ride taken on a Pride-themed bike in June BOSTON, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --...

State's leading health plan adds new options to increase access to convenient, affordable care BOSTON, May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today...

State’s leading health plan will continue to support any affected members, employer customers, and clinical partners BOSTON – May 16, 2024 - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue...

Company invested $14.7 million dollars in financial, volunteer, and in-kind support to MA-based not-for-profits in 2023 BOSTON, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth consecutive year, Points...

BOSTON — May 15, 2024 — 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...

Kickstarting National Bike Month and Women's Health Awareness Month, community leaders join Blue Cross MA CEO to unveil new bike designs, celebrate the rollout of ebikes and extension of the...

Nation's first pediatric medical center signs value-based contract focused on eliminating disparities in care BOSTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue...

Greater Boston residents can take advantage of up to five free Bluebikes unlocks for upcoming Blue and Red Line closures, courtesy of public-private partnership BOSTON, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/...

Up to $20 million in new funding will be distributed to eligible practices amid state's primary care crisis BOSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue...

The cost of care is the most critical health care issue facing Massachusetts residents, according to a new Beacon Research survey commissioned by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue...

Also shares letter from CEO on 2024’s challenges and opportunities BOSTON – March 1, 2024 – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts...

Singh brings extensive experience in organizational and leadership development to Massachusetts' leading health plan BOSTON, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmi Singh has joined Blue Cross Blue...

Company's statewide not-for-profit partners can use unrestricted funds to support people's essential needs BOSTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue...

Health policy expert brings more than three decades of expertise to Massachusetts' leading health plan BOSTON, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Thomas H. Lee, one of the country's leading health...

State's leading health plan launches new solutions to support women and families through fertility, maternity, menopause, and more BOSTON, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of...

BOSTON, January 26, 2024 – In response to severe winter weather in New Jersey, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected....

BOSTON, January 24, 2024 – In response to severe winter weather in California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected....

BOSTON – January 24, 2024 – As a part of its commitment to addressing health inequities, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) today announced the five participants of the...

State's leading health plan names seasoned corporate legal executive Dawn Perry to lead risk management and business continuity BOSTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of...

In response to severe winter weather in Nebraska and Oregon, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be...

BOSTON, January 17, 2024 – In response to severe weather across the country, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected....

BOSTON, January 12, 2024 – In response to severe weather in Kansas and flooding in Maine, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be...

BOSTON, January 10, 2024 – In response to severe weather in Florida, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross...

BOSTON, January 9, 2024 – In response to hazardous weather in New Jersey and North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may...

Downtown rink to host five open skating dates in 2024 courtesy of state's largest health plan WORCESTER, Mass., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Massachusetts skaters will have the opportunity...

BOSTON, December 22, 2023 – In response to severe weather in Maine and Rhode Island, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be...

Greater Boston bikeshare system plans to add 750 ebikes to growing fleet as Blue Cross extends its title sponsorship to 2031 BOSTON, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The cities of Boston, Cambridge,...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) will award two-year grants to eight not-for-profit organizations focused on food justice. The Massachusetts-based organizations include family...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced a market-leading expansion of its Dental Blue benefits to ensure members of all ages with mental health conditions have access...

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...

(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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

(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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

(BRIDGEWATER, MASSACHUSETTS –September 15, 2023) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Bridgewater State University (BSU), and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced...

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...

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...

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...

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/...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

(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...

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%...

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...

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...

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...

(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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...