Press Releases

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded an overall Stars rating of 4.5 out of 5 Stars to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (Blue Cross') Medicare Advantage HMO and...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross"), the title sponsor of Bluebikes, Greater Boston's municipally owned bike-sharing system, is recognizing World Mental Health Day on October 10...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross"), the title sponsor of Greater Boston's municipally owned bike-sharing system Bluebikes, is launching its first-ever fleet of Breast Cancer...

Today, nearly 3,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") employees will be volunteering at service projects to support 55 not-for-profit organizations across Massachusetts and...

Sophie Clarke has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") as chief strategy officer and senior vice president. Why it matters: Working closely with the leadership team,...

PPO plan awarded 5 out of 5 stars by The National Committee for Quality Assurance BOSTON, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) once again has been...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross"), the title sponsor of Bluebikes, Greater Boston's municipally owned bike-sharing system, is launching a new $20 free Bluebikes credit offer...

BOSTON – August 26, 2025 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced that small employers and individual policyholders who were covered in 2024 under a Blue Cross...

BOSTON August 15, 2025 — 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...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross"), the title sponsor of Greater Boston's municipally owned bike-sharing system, is launching the program to encourage active transportation and...

BOSTON, July 15, 2025 – For the sixth consecutive year, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has been named a ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion,’ scoring 100% on...

State's largest health plan expands $20 Bluebikes credit program to support access and mobility during ongoing transit closures BOSTON, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of...

BOSTON – June 18, 2025 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) today released its 2024 impact report, showcasing how the company is pursuing its mission — to show up for...

For the sixth consecutive year, Points of Light, named Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) an honoree of The Civic 50, a list of the 50 most community-focused companies in the...

Minita Shah-Mara has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") as chief people officer and senior vice president. Why it matters: Minita will be responsible for organizational...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") has been ranked #1 in member satisfaction and trust among commercial health plans in Massachusetts by J.D. Power, a global expert in customer...

State's largest health plan will donate $1 to Fenway Health for every ride taken on a Pride-themed bike in June, supporting LGBTQIA+ health care BOSTON, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration...

BOSTON — May 15, 2025 — 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...

State's leading health plan adds CloseKnit to provide convenient access to primary care BOSTON, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a...

State's largest health plan to offer its largest-ever Bluebikes credit to encourage more people to experience the physical and mental health benefits of biking this May BOSTON, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire

State's largest health plan to provide $15 Bluebikes credits and donate $1 per ride to the Environmental League of Massachusetts to support cleaner, healthier communities BOSTON, April 16, 2025...

State's largest health plan offering free $20 Bluebikes credits valid through 2025 closures to help riders get where they need to go BOSTON , March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield...

Nation's top health care quality organization recognizes state's largest health plan for efforts to eliminate health inequities BOSTON, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of...

Five equity-focused health care startups each receive $50,000 grant through tailored program BOSTON, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of our commitment to addressing health inequities, Blue...

Costs for members’ medical care and prescriptions increasing at fastest rate in a decade Major driver is GLP-1 medications; more than $300m spent on five drugs in 2024 BOSTON – February 28,...

State's leading health plan adds new care options and launches pilot program to improve medication adherence BOSTON, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts today...

State's leading health plan adds Visana Health to help treat a wide range of women's health issues, including complex conditions such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome BOSTON, Feb. 6,...

State's leading health plan refreshes board leadership and adds health policy expert BOSTON, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced two...

Downtown rink to host five open skating dates in 2025 courtesy of state's largest health plan WORCESTER, Mass., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Massachusetts skaters will have the...

BOSTON – November 21, 2024 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is announcing new offerings to meet the diverse needs of our customers. "More than ever, our account customers...

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...