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 14, 2014
BOSTON – November 14, 2014 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., today reported an after-tax net income of...
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Nov 3, 2014Rewards members when they use select high value Accountable Care Organizations
BOSTON – November 3, 2014 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, has launched Medex Choice, the first...
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Oct 30, 2014Four-Year Study by Harvard Medical School Offers Important Lessons for Payment Reform Efforts Nationally
BOSTON, MA – October 30, 2014 – An independent study released today in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) shows that the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross)...
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Oct 16, 2014
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is closely monitoring the Ebola situation for its potential impact on our business, customers, employees, and community. We are staying in touch with state...
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Oct 16, 2014
Boston — October 15, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has announced its broad suite of Medicare options for the 2015 open enrollment period. Blue Cross is the...
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Oct 15, 2014Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Employee to Join the Non-Profit to Help in the Organization’s Strategic Planning
BOSTON — October 15, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has selected Project 351 as the recipient of its 2014 William C. Van Faasen Community Service Sabbatical. Cindy...
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Oct 10, 2014Elevar’s Reverse Pitch Day created opportunity for Blue Cross to engage with local entrepreneurs to spur further health care and insurer innovation in Massachusetts
BOSTON, — October 10, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is collaborating with Elevar, a company that specializes in health care innovation and entrepreneurship, to...
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Oct 3, 2014
Boston — October 3, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts encourages all of its members to get their annual flu shot this season to stay healthy. While the Centers for Disease Control...
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Sep 18, 2014
Boston — September 18, 2014 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts continues to be one of the highest-performing health insurers in the United States, according to the NCQA's Health...
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Sep 17, 2014Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to hold fourth annual company-wide day of service
BOSTON — September 17, 2013 (Click to Tweet) – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) will hold its fourth annual company-wide Service Daytoday. Close to 3,200 employees will...
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Sep 2, 2014Report finds total spending at Blue Cross grew less than the statewide average in 2013
BOSTON — September 2, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) released the following statement about the Annual Report on the Performance of the Massachusetts Health Care...
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Aug 25, 2014
BOSTON — August 25, 2014 — Identifying and finding help for mental health and substance abuse problems can sometimes be challenging. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) makes...
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Aug 15, 2014
BOSTON — August 15, 2014 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., announced its second quarter 2014 financial results...
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Jul 31, 2014Investment from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts subsidiary will strengthen genetic benefits services
St. Petersburg, FL (July 31, 2014) — InformedDNA, a leading provider of Genetic Benefits Management and the largest independent network of genetic specialists in the U.S., announced today that...
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Jul 24, 2014
WILMINGTON, MA — July 24, 2014 — The Town of Wilmington recently hosted its first Wellness Cook-Off Competition to promote the health of its workforce. The Cook-Off is part of a larger...
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Jul 23, 2014Only health plan in the state to exceed spending requirements for third consecutive year totaling $700 million above government requirements
BOSTON — July 23, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) paid $700 million1 more than what state and federal governments required on the health care of its members over the...
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Jul 17, 2014First private exchange in Massachusetts launches
BOSTON —July 17, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) introduces My Blue ChoicesSM, the first private online exchange in Massachusetts. The My Blue Choices online store...
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Jul 14, 2014Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts offers safety tips to ward off the threat of Lyme disease
BOSTON — July 14, 2014 — In an effort to help keep members safe this summer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) has released a list of safety tips aimed at educating its members...
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Jun 18, 2014Employees smash donations goal; raise over $720K for the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley
BOSTON — June 18, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) recently completed its 2014 United Way Campaign, raising over $720K for children and families throughout eastern...
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Jun 4, 2014Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Corporate Citizenship Report showcases its belief that the strength of the company is tied to the strength of its community
BOSTON — June 2, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) recently unveiled its 2013 Corporate Citizenship Report, an introspective look at the company's corporate investment,...
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May 21, 2014Election Marks First Woman Chair in the Company's 76-Year History Paula A. Price also Elected to Board; Bill Van Faasen Elected Chair Emeritus
BOSTON — May 21, 2014 — The Board of Directors of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) has elected Phyllis R. Yale as its new Chair of the Board. BCBSMA is governed by a Board of...
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May 15, 2014
BOSTON — May 15, 2014 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced its first quarter 2014 financial results today...
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May 13, 2014
BOSTON — May 13, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) announced today it has established a relationship with EyeMed Vision Care, the nation's fastest growing vision benefits...
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May 7, 2014
BOSTON — May 7, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) recently honored four of its associates and one of its community partners at its annual Excellence in Service Awards...
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May 5, 2014Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts’ Skills Based Volunteer Program Lends Professional Support and Expertise to Resource-Strapped Community Based Organizations
BOSTON — May 5, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) announced today the 11 nonprofit organizations selected as partners in this year's Skills-Based Volunteers program. The...
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Apr 25, 2014
BOSTON — April 25, 2014 —Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts won a national ClearMark Award for creating materials that are easy-to-understand and use plain language. Blue Cross was...
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Apr 24, 2014
BOSTON — April 24, 2014 — Today's news of Berkshire Medical Center's agreement to purchase North Adams Regional Hospital, as well as reopen the emergency room within the next month is terrific...
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Apr 23, 2014Agreement allows members affected by the North Adams Regional Hospital closure to seek services closer to home
BOSTON — April 23, 2014 — Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), has joined the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) provider network. Members of HMO Blue now have access to...
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Apr 8, 2014
BOSTON—April 8, 2014—Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' program to improve the safety and quality of care for its members taking prescription pain medication is showing positive results....
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Mar 28, 2014
BOSTON — March 28, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is committed to ensuring that its members affected by North Adams Regional Hospital's plans to close have continued...
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Mar 24, 2014
BOSTON — March 24, 2014 — Mount Auburn Cambridge Independent Practice Association (MACIPA), which includes many physicians associated with Mount Auburn Hospital and Cambridge Health Alliance,...
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Mar 18, 2014Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Launches New Online Report
Boston — March 18, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today launched an interactive website that uses a compelling combination of customer stories, videos and graphics to...
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Mar 17, 2014Newest chapter in campaign from Allen & Gerritsen continues focus on real stories of Blue Cross members
BOSTON, MA — March 17, 2014 — Showcasing that a health plan is unique to each individual and business it serves, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts(BCBSMA) launched a new chapter of its...
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Mar 12, 2014
BOSTON — March 12, 2014 — Stephanie Lovell, General Counsel and Senior Vice President at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), has been named a 'Leader in Law' by Massachusetts...
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Mar 4, 2014
BOSTON — March 4, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), the trusted health plan of municipal and governmental organizations for more than 75 years, announced today the...
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Mar 3, 2014New secure website designed to help members become 'ahealthyme' and reach their wellness goals
BOSTON — March 3, 2014 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) recently launched ahealthyme, an innovative wellness website designed to be interactive and fun while helping members...
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Feb 28, 2014Reports modest 1.1% net margin
BOSTON—February 28, 2014 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced a combined after-tax net income of $69.1...
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Feb 19, 2014Remarks made during the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
BOSTON — February 19, 2014 — Andrew Dreyfus, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, discussed the changing focus of health care at today's Taunton Area Chamber of...
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Dec 19, 2013Nearly 3,000 city/school workers, retirees and elected officials to share in approximately $1 million in savings
BOSTON — December 19, 2013 — The City of Haverhill, recently announced that it will save approximately $2.9 million in health care costs by choosing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts...
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Dec 16, 2013
BOSTON — December 16, 2013 —Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is currently offering HMO Blue Essential, a new, innovative health plan for young adults that features an easy to...
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Dec 6, 2013Media campaign will encourage residents to get vaccinated at free clinics around city
Boston — December 6, 2013 — The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Walgreens, is making a concerted push to vaccinate...
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Dec 2, 2013
BOSTON — December 2, 2013 — South Shore Physician Hospital Organization (SSPHO) has announced it will join the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts(BCBSMA) Medicare HMO Blue (HMO) and...
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Nov 15, 2013Continued disciplined strategy results in modest .9% operating margin for third quarter
BOSTON — November 15, 2013 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. today announced a combined after-tax net income...
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Nov 15, 2013
November 15, 2013 — Nearly 400 runners, walkers, and spectators participated in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (BCBSMA) annual 5K walk+run - raising $9,000 for the United Way's...
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Nov 13, 2013
BOSTON — November 13, 2013 — To support its customers in navigating the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) has launched Straight Answers, a new website...
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Nov 4, 2013New health plans will save the town and taxpayers $1 million in health insurance premium costs
BOSTON — November 4, 2013 – The Town of Saugus, the first community to join the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), announced that it's moving back to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts...
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Oct 15, 2013Two new dental options and lower monthly premiums available on all health and prescription plans in 2014
BOSTON — October 15, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), which offers the nation's top-ranked Medicare PPO plan in the country and is among the highest-rated Medicare HMO...
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Oct 9, 2013The New Brand Advertising Campaign Highlights the Emotional Connections Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Has With its Plan Members
BOSTON, MA (October 9, 2013) — Highlighting that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' service is unique to each individual and business it serves, the company launched its newest multimedia...
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Oct 9, 2013Forum will provide small business owners with the tools and tips to grow their business
BOSTON — October 9, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), in partnership with the Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce (HACC), will jointly host Jumpstart Your Business...
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Oct 1, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts offers FluMist as an added measure to keep members healthy
Boston — October 1, 2013 — In an effort to keep its members healthy and prevent the seasonal spread of the flu, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts(BCBSMA) encourages members to get their...
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Sep 19, 2013Massachusetts' largest health plan also among highest-rated for private PPO and Medicare HMO plans
Boston — September 19, 2013 — NCQA's Health Insurance Plan Rankings 2013–2014 found that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is the: #3 ranked private health plan in America1,...
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Sep 5, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts holds third annual company-wide Service Day, One Community. One Blue, on September 18
BOSTON — September 5, 2013 — On September 18, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) will hold its third annual company-wide Service Day, One Community. One Blue. More than 3,000...
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Aug 28, 2013Participants walk more than half way around the earth during 12-week walking challenge
BOSTON — August 28, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today announced the winners of the Massachusetts Coalition of Taft-Hartley Trust Funds, Inc. pedometer challenge, a...
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Aug 15, 2013
BOSTON — August 15, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced second quarter 2013 financial results...
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Aug 1, 2013
BOSTON — August 1, 2013 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today released its annual Corporate Citizenship Report detailing the economic and community contributions that the...
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Jul 19, 2013
BOSTON — July 19, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) exceeded federal standards by $396 million* and state standards by $242 million* in the amount it spent on medical...
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Jul 9, 201335 Blue Cross associates with critical business skill sets paired with 11 nonprofits to strengthen organizational effectiveness
BOSTON — July 9, 2013 — Thirty-five Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) associates with highly sought after business skills have been selected to help 11 local nonprofits improve...
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Jul 8, 2013Holyoke Food and Fitness Policy Council Nutrition Program, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, celebrates end of successful school year with nutritious breakfast and award event
Holyoke, MA — July 8, 2013 — Ten public school kindergarten classrooms in Holyoke celebrate the success of a year-long pilot nutrition education program — The Holyoke Kindergarten Initiative —
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Jun 27, 2013
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts applauds the United States Supreme Court's recent decision on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). In February 2013, we were one of nearly 300 companies and...
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Jun 21, 2013Comprehensive review process identifies sustainability challenges; companies commit to supporting the Medicare and Medicaid population through other initiatives
BOSTON, MA & NORFOLK, VA — June 21, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), ValueOptions®, and its subsidiary Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP), announced...
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Jun 17, 2013Helping Massachusetts colleges and universities achieve sustainable savings and a healthier workforce
BOSTON — June 17, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today announced Higher Ed Blue — a new health plan offering for Massachusetts college and university employees and...
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Jun 12, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Honors Associates During Annual Excellence in Service AwardsNew Bedford resident is given Volunteer of the Year distinction
BOSTON — June 12, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) celebrated its 10th annual Excellence in Service Awards, honoring associates who volunteered their time and expertise...
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Jun 10, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts teams up with the Massachusetts Senior Games to kick off the 22nd annual summer athletic games
SPRINGFIELD & BOSTON, Mass., June 10, 2013 — For the 10th year in a row, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and the Massachusetts Senior Games are teaming up to bring a spirit of...
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May 17, 2013Area legislators and funders see how Project Bread's Chefs in Head Start Program is changing the way low-income children and their parents think about healthy food
BOSTON, MA — May 17, 2013 — Project Bread, Lynn Economic Opportunity, Inc. (LEO), and elected officials gathered yesterday to thank Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) for...
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May 15, 2013
BOSTON — May 15, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced its first quarter 2013 financial results...
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May 1, 2013Move saves the taxpayers $575,000 in health insurance premium costs
BOSTON — May 1, 2013 — The Town of Douglas is making health insurance plan design changes and switching health plan providers to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA). Effective...
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Apr 24, 2013State's largest health plan supports members and community during tragedy
BOSTON -- April 24, 2013 -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts extends our gratitude to the heroic efforts of law enforcement, first responders and caregivers who have worked so courageously...
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Apr 2, 2013Ten companies complete health care boot camp to understand how their companies fit into broader industry
BOSTON -- April 2, 2013 -- Healthbox, a leading business accelerator that supports early-stage health care companies, kicked off its second program today in Kendall Square. After completing the...
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Mar 25, 2013Physical Activity Supports Mayor Menino's Boston Moves for Health Campaign
Boston — March 25, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and Playworks are partnering to increase physical activity for more than 14,000 Boston Public School students in 31...
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Mar 21, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts releases 2012 Annual Report
Boston — March 21, 2013 — Exceptional and affordable health care is possible in Massachusetts if the health care community continues to work together in a spirit of shared responsibility...
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Mar 18, 2013
BOSTON — March 18, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), the trusted health plan of cities and towns for more than 75 years, today announced the winners of its fifth annual...
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Mar 12, 2013High-quality, lower-cost option offered by the Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts provides municipalities with the opportunity for significant savings
Boston — March 12, 2013 — Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts (BBA), a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), today announced it will offer Select Blue...
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Mar 1, 2013Reports modest operating margin of 0.9% for the year
BOSTON—March 1, 2013 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced a combined operating income of $58.3 million and...
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Feb 27, 2013Largest health care system in Central New England is latest to join innovative payment program
BOSTON—February 27, 2013 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and UMass Memorial Health Care, the largest health care system in Central New England and the clinical partner of the...
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Feb 7, 2013Donations have supported over 200 groups across Massachusetts
Boston — February 7, 2013 — The Catalyst Fund, a partnership between the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (BCBSMA) associates,...
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Jan 17, 2013Partnership with Leading Organizations Fosters Sustainable Healthare Innovation Community
Boston — January 17, 2013 — Healthbox, a company that has created a platform to discover and foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the healthcare industry, and their anchor partner, Blue...
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Jan 11, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts urges members to get a flu shot
Boston — January 11, 2013 — This year's influenza pandemic may be one of the worst outbreaks in recent history, with more than 700 confirmed cases in Boston. With the flu sending many people...
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Nov 30, 2012
BOSTON — November 30, 2012 — Each year, 1 in 3 Americans age 65 or older fall down, and the risk of falling increases with age. A fall can easily occur by tripping over a throw rug, stumbling...
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Nov 15, 2012Continued disciplined strategy results in modest year-to-date 1.1% operating margin
BOSTON — November 15, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, (BCBSMA) Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. (BCBSMA HMO Blue) today announced a combined...
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Nov 14, 2012Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts inaugural event supports local non-profits
BOSTON — November 14, 2012 — More than 100 runners and walkers showed up on a cold November day at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' Hingham location to participate in the company's...
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Nov 9, 2012Ten Health Care Entrepreneurs Pitch their Businesses to Industry Executives and Investors
BOSTON — November 9, 2012 — Ten startups took the stage earlier today to showcase their innovative approaches to creating better health care outcomes to investors, sponsors, and mentors....
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Nov 9, 2012Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is honored in the "Largest Employer" category
BOSTON — November 9, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is 'A Top Place to Work' according to The Boston Globe. BCBSMA, with 3500 employees, was recognized as one of...
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Nov 7, 2012New Service Delivery and Payment Model Slated to Begin April 2013
BOSTON — November 7, 2012 — Blue Care Partnership, a joint initiative between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP), a...
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Nov 7, 2012
BOSTON — November 7, 2012 — Yesterday's election reaffirmed that our country will move forward on the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) promise to extend health insurance to millions of uninsured...
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Oct 17, 2012October 23 Forum will provide small business owners the tools and tips to successfully grow their companies
BOSTON — October 17, 2012 WHAT Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), in partnership with the Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce (HACC) will host the 8th annual Jumpstart Your...
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Oct 17, 2012Offers many affordable plan options starting as low as $28 for seniors and Medicare beneficiaries
BOSTON — October 17, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), which offers the nation's top-ranked Medicare PPO plan and the #25 Medicare Advantage plan, according to the...
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Sep 26, 2012Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts offers tips for staying healthy this Flu season
BOSTON — September 26, 2012 — Before the cool weather from the fall and winter months set in, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts encourages members to get their annual flu shot early....
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Sep 21, 2012Dorothy E. Puhy and Phyllis R. Yale join Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' Board of Directors
BOSTON — September 21, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' Board of Directors announced today that Dorothy E. Puhy and Phyllis R. Yale have joined the Board of Massachusetts'...
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Sep 21, 2012State's largest health plan is also among top plans in the country for private commercial plans
BOSTON — September 21, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is the top-ranked Medicare Advantage PPO health plan in America, and the #25 Medicare Advantage plan, according to NCQA's...
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Sep 21, 2012
BOSTON — September 21, 2012 — Andrew Dreyfus, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, outlined a four-point plan to build an exceptional and affordable health care system...
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Sep 19, 2012Incident does not involve medical information, and does not affect the data of any members
Statement by Jason Robart, Chief Human Resources Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts BOSTON — September 19, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts was recently informed of...
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Sep 10, 2012Grants celebrate Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' 75 years of commitment to the community
BOSTON — September 10, 2012 — To recognize Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (BCBSMA) 75th anniversary today, four local not-for-profits each received a $75,000 grant to promote...
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Aug 27, 2012More than 3,000 employees to provide more than 16,000 hours of volunteer service to 29 nonprofit organizations across the state on September 25
BOSTON — August 27, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) will celebrate its 75-year legacy of community partnership and support with its second annual company-wide Service...
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Aug 24, 2012BCBSMA donates $5,000 to Jimmy Fund in friendly competition to promote Mayor's fitness challenge
BOSTON — August 24, 2012 — In a fight to the finish, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) senior leaders out-walked the Boston Red Sox front office in a friendly competition...
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Aug 15, 2012Disciplined business strategy results in modest operating margin of 0.5% in second quarter
BOSTON — August 15, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, (BCBSMA) Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. (BCBSMA HMO Blue) today announced a combined...
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Aug 13, 2012State's largest private health plan celebrates its 75th anniversary by partnering with leading startup incubator to help ten promising local health care companies grow
BOSTON — August 13, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and Healthbox, a company that supports early-stage health care innovation and entrepreneurship, announced today they...
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Aug 1, 2012
August 1, 2012 Andrew Dreyfus' Statement — Senate bill 2400 "Massachusetts has been a national model for expanding access to health care services. And now, we are poised to lead again — this...
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Jul 31, 2012Self-funded employers throughout the country have new option to safeguard against financial risks
BOSTON — July 31, 2012 — Indigo Insurance Services, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, today announced it will offer Stop-Loss insurance to employers...
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Jul 12, 2012
BOSTON — July 12, 2012 — Five popular high quality health plan options from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) will soon be available to thousands of small businesses statewide...
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Jul 12, 2012
July 12, 2012 Andrew Dreyfus' Statement "We're pleased that after two years of rigorous analysis, the new findings by the Harvard Medical School demonstrate the AQC model is achieving its original...