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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Oct 4, 2018
State's largest insurer launches first opioid toolkit for employers to help prevent lethal overdosesSeventy percent of Massachusetts residents believe the opioid-reversal drug commonly known as Narcan should be widely available in workplaces, similar to automated external defibrillators (AEDs)....
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Sep 28, 2018
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is taking a number of steps to assist residents in the Merrimack Valley affected by the recent gas explosions. A group of Blue Cross...
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Sep 27, 2018Working Mother Names Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts As One Of The 2018 "100 Best Companies"Award recognizes excellence in providing parent-friendly benefits and a supportive work environment for working parents
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) has been named to the Working Mother 2018 "100 Best Companies" list, released today. The annual list celebrates companies that lead in the areas of...
Sep 21, 2018Today, 3,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts associates are volunteering at 53 service projects across the Commonwealth focused on improving the health of children and families as part of...
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Sep 20, 2018Blue Cross is in top 10 percent of plans nationally
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) once again has been named one of the highest-rated health plans in the country, according to the nation's expert on health plan quality. The...
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Sep 14, 2018
As Hurricane Florence makes landfall, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("BCBSMA") is expediting access to care for members who live in the Carolinas and Virginia. Through our national Blue...
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Sep 14, 2018
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is monitoring the situation in the Merrimack Valley with great concern. Like all Massachusetts residents, we are focused on the safety of...
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Aug 15, 2018
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. today reported a combined after-tax second quarter net loss of $2.0 million on...
Jul 12, 2018Improvement follows launch of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' Prescription Pain Medication Safety ProgramA new study from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association found that the number of prescriptions for opioid-based medications among its commercially insured members in Massachusetts plummeted 51...
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Jun 27, 201822 Massachusetts hospitals are among the nation's Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care
Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care, including 22 hospitals in Massachusetts, are leading the nation in the reduction of cesarean delivery (C-section) rates for first-time mothers in what...
Jun 20, 2018Company's commitment to healthy living showcased in free summer fitness series and new national reportThis summer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) is encouraging residents in the Boston area to get active by taking part in four unique, free outdoor fitness programs,...
Jun 8, 2018Company awards more than $330,000 to 29 Massachusetts nonprofits to support innovate health solutions.BOSTON – June 7, 2018 –Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has awarded $338,133 to 29 nonprofit organizations during its first round of Healthy Living Grants in 2018. Funding supports each...
- Jun 1, 2018New findings show diagnoses are on the rise; Cape Cod rates are double the national average
Diagnoses of skin cancers are higher in Massachusetts than the national average and are even higher on Cape Cod, which has the third highest rate of diagnosis in the nation. Skin cancers are...
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May 17, 2018
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has been named one of the nation's 500 best employers among mid-sized companies by Forbes. Mid-sized companies are those with between 1,000 and 5,000 employees.
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May 15, 2018
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. today reported a combined after-tax first quarter net income of $57.5 million...
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May 10, 2018
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has been named the top health plan in Massachusetts for the second consecutive year, according to J.D. Power, a global leader in consumer insights.
May 9, 2018Through Blue Cross partnership, Metro Boston public bike share system becomes Blue Bikes this month; special launch promotions include free rides and discounted membershipsResidents will get their first look today at the new Blue Bikes about to hit the streets of Boston, Cambridge, Brookline and Somerville, as part of the Metro Boston public bike share system's new...
Apr 12, 2018$250,000 investment from Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA will fund expansion of nonprofit peer education program to reduce rate of addiction among children and teensThousands of middle and high school students across the Commonwealth will get to experience an innovative peer-to-peer education program led by local teens in recovery, thanks to a new partnership...
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Apr 2, 2018Plan helps accounts choose the right solutions to keep employees healthy and lower health care costs
Digital health is a hotbed for innovation, with venture capitalists spending nearly $5 billion in the space last year (think FitBits, Smart Scales, and wellness apps). With the constant surge in...
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Mar 12, 2018Survey finds persistent issues around stigma related to opioid use disorder
Massachusetts residents rate the opioid epidemic as the most serious problem facing the state today, far outpacing other issues including jobs, the economy or health care costs, according to a new...
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Mar 7, 2018Hubway Will Become Blue Bikes and Grow to 3,000 Bikes by End of 2019
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross"), the municipalities of Boston, Cambridge, Brookline and Somerville, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, and bike share operator Motivate...
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Mar 1, 2018Releases new online 2017 Annual Report celebrating 80 years of putting members first
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced a combined after-tax net loss of $6.9 million. These results reflect...
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Feb 28, 2018Indigo celebrates 10 years of exceptional growth in specialty benefits with new product
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (Blue Cross) new workers' compensation offering is adding value for small businesses across Massachusetts. Indigo Insurance Services, Blue Cross' wholly...
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Feb 26, 2018Dental plan expands access to 122,000 providers at over 300,000 locations nationwide
Access to dental services continues to be an issue for many Americans, with the American Dental Association reporting that 1 in 3 Americans face challenges finding dental care. That's why Blue...
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Feb 6, 2018
For the second year in a row, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (Blue Cross) Find a Doctor & Estimate Costs tool has been awarded a Healthcare Monitor Gold Award by Corporate Insight. This...
