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 17, 2021New report examines company's spending with small and diverse businesses and the role it plays in the broader economy
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today released a new report on the economic impact of its supplier diversity program. The 2020 Supplier Diversity Impact Report finds Blue...
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Nov 15, 2021
BOSTON — November 15, 2021 — 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 third...
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Nov 10, 2021
Manny Lopes has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) as executive vice president of public markets and government relations. Prior to joining Blue Cross, Lopes served as...
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Nov 9, 2021
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced its commitment to promoting health justice and eliminating the physical and social barriers that lead to health inequities....
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Nov 4, 2021
In response to various severe storms and flooding across the country, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members living in affected counties in...
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Nov 2, 2021Offerings include a first-of-its-kind consumer-directed health plan, expanded access to virtual care and digital solutions, and new programs that make quality health care affordable for consumers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is unveiling a suite of new offerings that provide access to high-quality, affordable health care with an enhanced member experience. "Each of...
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Oct 28, 2021
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today confirmed it will cover, with no cost share to members, the administration of Pfizer/BioNTech's Comirnaty® COVID-19 vaccine in children...
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Oct 27, 2021
To help reduce transportation barriers as residents head to the polls, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is offering free Bluebikes rides on Election Day (Tuesday, November...
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Oct 26, 2021BlueFit offers enhanced digital experience, financial incentives and health and wellness reminders
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is introducing a new, consumer-directed health plan that offers members savings and rewards for making healthy choices, along with...
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Oct 19, 2021Medicare beneficiaries have until Dec. 7 to choose one of Blue Cross' highly rated, affordable Medicare Advantage plans [i]
For 2022, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has added more enhanced benefits to its popular PPO and HMO Medicare Advantage plans—providing older adults with a suite of health...
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Oct 15, 2021Company recognized for inclusive leave and wellness policies, benefits, childcare and more
For the second year in a row, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has been named to the list of Best Companies for Dads. The award celebrates organizations that lead in the areas...
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Oct 14, 2021Survey finds what patients want most is to be listened to and included in their health care. But barriers within the health care system often prevent this, especially for those with serious illnesses and from marginalized communities.
87% of adults say it's important that doctors know their patients' priorities and what is important to them - but people with serious illness report that clinicians tend to know their priorities...
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Oct 8, 2021
Yesterday, the City of Worcester, in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross"), concluded its four-part Youth Fall Vax Series aimed at increasing youth vaccination...
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Oct 6, 2021Bikers will also receive a complimentary Bluebikes pass to share with a friend, courtesy of the health plan
In recognition of World Mental Health Day and to shine a light on improving health and wellness within its communities, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is offering free...
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Sep 30, 2021Awarded 4.5 out of 5 stars by The National Committee for Quality Assurance
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 29, 2021
Today, ARCHANGELS, a start-up dedicated to supporting unpaid caregivers, with support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) and the Mass Caregiving Initiative at the MassTech...
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Sep 23, 2021Company identifies racial inequities in members' health care
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today shared the results of a new analysis of racial and ethnic inequities in health care and became the first health plan in Massachusetts to...
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Sep 23, 2021
Today, 2,800 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") employees are volunteering to support 90 service projects across Massachusetts focused on improving the health of children and...
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Aug 31, 2021
In response to Hurricane Ida, the governors of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama have declared states of emergency. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to...
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Aug 26, 2021
In response to Tropical Storm Henri, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for all members living in New York and Rhode Island and for members living in...
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Aug 19, 2021Company also announces vaccine requirement for entering office buildings, starting in October
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today confirmed it will cover, with no cost share to members, the administration of a third booster dose of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, pending...
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Aug 16, 2021Relationship designed to improve health outcomes and lower costs for members and employer customers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced a new relationship with CVS Caremark,™ the pharmacy benefit management business of CVS Health, designed to simplify the...
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Aug 13, 2021
BOSTON — August 13, 2021 — 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...
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Aug 5, 2021Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Sponsors Free Bluebikes Rides on "Mindful Mondays" in AugustIn recognition of National Wellness Month, riders can take advantage of complimentary trips each week courtesy of Blue Cross, title sponsor of Metro Boston's public bike share system
To shine a light on the benefits of mindfulness, health and wellness during National Wellness Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is offering complimentary Bluebikes...
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Jul 27, 2021Brightline and the state's leading private health plan team up to deliver technology-enabled, family-focused care at a time when COVID-19 has exacerbated a nationwide mental health crisis
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") members now have access to Brightline, the first comprehensive behavioral health solution designed specifically to support children,...
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Jul 23, 2021
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a partnership with Equity Now & Beyond, a collaborative of five immigrant-led organizations, to host vaccine clinics and...
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Jul 20, 2021Company named a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion'
For the second year in a row Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has been named a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion,' scoring 100% on the Disability Equality Index...
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Jul 13, 2021
In response to various severe weather events, the governors of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia have declared states of emergency for all or parts of their states....
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Jul 12, 2021
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") Chief Financial Officer Andreana Santangelo has been named a CFO of the Year by the Boston Business Journal. This year's award recognizes...
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Jun 25, 2021
In response to various severe weather events, the governors of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Illinois have declared states of emergency for all or part of their states. Blue Cross...
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Jun 17, 2021
In response to the Supreme Court ruling today dismissing the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act, Andrew Dreyfus, president & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross),...
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Jun 16, 2021
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") has been named a 2021 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, for the...
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Jun 14, 2021Company's community meals initiative donates 1,000 meals inspired by the day's history
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") will for the first time recognize Juneteenth as an official paid company holiday, closing its offices on Friday, June 18th in observance of...
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Jun 1, 2021For every ride on a pride-themed bike in June, Bluebikes title sponsor Blue Cross will donate $1 to support LGBTQ+ health care at Fenway Health
In celebration of Pride Month and in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Boston Pride this June, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") has unveiled 100 Bluebikes wrapped in a...
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May 27, 2021
For the fifth year in a row, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has been named the top health plan in Massachusetts for member satisfaction by J.D. Power, a global expert in customer...
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May 25, 2021
In response to severe weather, the governors of Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Kansas have declared states of emergency for all or part of their states. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts...
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May 25, 2021Mental health tips featured during on-air & streaming coverage of select Boston Red Sox games on NESN
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") recently launched a new initiative aimed at supporting mental well-being as a part of the company's efforts to highlight National Mental...
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May 19, 2021
BOSTON — May 19, 2021 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts’ (“Blue Cross”) Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, Blue MedicareRx, has been honored with a Laura Cranston Excellence in...
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May 19, 2021Company also launches Spanish-language call center
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is making its website available in five additional languages - Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), and Vietnamese - in an...
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May 14, 2021
BOSTON — May 14, 2021 — 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...
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May 6, 2021Use of outpatient mental health services up nearly 20%, anxiety and depression top list of telehealth diagnoses
Use of outpatient mental health services, including psychotherapy, increased nearly 20% during the COVID-19 crisis, and spending on substance use disorder treatment increased by 10%, according to...
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Apr 21, 2021
Andrew Dreyfus, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") shared the following message today with the company's 3,700 employees: Many of us today are reflecting...
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Apr 20, 2021Sets goal to make broad, profound, and sustained improvements in health equity
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association ("BCBSA") today announced a national health equity strategy to help address racial health...
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Apr 15, 2021With complimentary bike valets and Bluebikes rides beginning on April 19, Blue Cross continues to broaden accessibility to vaccines
To boost access to COVID-19 vaccines and support transportation needs as more Massachusetts residents become eligible, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") will sponsor free...
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Mar 30, 2021Awarded World Class Call Center certifications & Customer Experience Best Practice awards by SQM Group
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is the proud recipient of four awards from SQM Group, a market leader in North America for helping call centers improve first call resolution...
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Mar 29, 2021
In response to severe weather, the governors of Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee have declared states of emergency for all or part of their states. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue...
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Mar 25, 2021Lyft partnership, an inbound call center, and health center grants will support underserved communities and vulnerable populations
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross"), the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers ("the League"), and Lyft will begin offering access to transportation to and from...
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Mar 23, 2021Experienced clinician and health care leader joins Massachusetts' top-rated health plan
Ami Parekh, MD, JD, chief medical officer of Grand Rounds, has been elected to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") board of directors. "Dr. Parekh is passionate about...
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Mar 23, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the essential role nurses play when it comes to caring for seriously ill patients and providing support to their families. Working in partnership with the...
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Mar 17, 2021
Andrew Dreyfus, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, shared the following message today with the company's 3,700 employees: Dear colleagues, Many of us are feeling pain...