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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Jul 30, 2020COVID-19 pandemic highlights availability of effective at-home screening options
Known risk factors for colorectal cancer have increased significantly among Massachusetts millennials and older adults, but only about a third of 50-52-year-olds are getting the recommended...
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Jul 28, 2020Introduces new partnership with Toothpic and new access to select Philips Sonicare products
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has introduced several innovative programs to support Dental Blue members' oral health care needs, as Massachusetts dental practices begin to...
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Jul 23, 2020Steps include a 50% increase in reimbursement rates for child psychiatrists and permanently paying for telehealth visits at in-person rates
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is announcing a set of bold new initiatives to ensure our members have timely access to high-quality, affordable mental health care. Access...
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Jul 15, 2020Company reengages furloughed cafeteria staff to prepare meals for those in need
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") has distributed its 50,000th meal as part of its Community Meal Program in partnership with Lovin' Spoonfuls. The program, now in its 10th...
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Jul 15, 2020Makes AQC model, designed to improve quality and lower costs, available to smaller practices
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is launching an innovative program to improve the quality of patient care, slow the rise of health care costs and change the way independent...
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Jun 25, 2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) announced that Paula A. Price has been re-elected to the company's board of directors and appointed to its audit committee and finance and...
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Jun 15, 2020State’s largest health plan also opposes proposed rollback of transgender health care accommodations
BOSTON – June 15, 2020 – In response to the landmark decision by the Supreme Court that workers cannot be fired for being gay or transgender, Andrew Dreyfus, president & CEO of Blue Cross Blue...
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Jun 10, 2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") has been named a 2020 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. The award...
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Jun 3, 2020
A recent tracking poll from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") and MassINC found that fully one-third of Massachusetts residents surveyed reported feeling sad or depressed more...
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Jun 1, 2020
BOSTON – June 1, 2020 – Andrew Dreyfus, president & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, shared the following message today with the company’s 3,800 employees: Dear colleagues, At...
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Jun 1, 2020Company supports local food relief organizations as part of $9.75M community support
In response to the growing rate of food insecurity across the Commonwealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is partnering with local food relief nonprofits to provide...
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May 21, 2020Health plan adds more than 400 mental health clinicians to network to help meet demand
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") announced today that it has processed more than one million telehealth claims in the nine weeks since changing its policy to expand coverage...
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May 20, 2020Health plan expedites access to care and provides additional support to its Medicare members
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), is promoting the health and well-being of seniors during the COVID-19 public health emergency by expanding access to telephone and virtual...
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May 15, 2020Company posts $78m operating loss amid challenging business environment
BOSTON — May 15, 2020 — 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 15, 2020
For the fourth consecutive year, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts was named the top health plan in Massachusetts for member satisfaction by J.D. Power, a global expert in customer insights....
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Apr 28, 2020Health plan deploys more than 100 employees to Community Tracing Collaborative and Boston Hope field hospital; provides more than 5,000 meals a week to address food insecurity; and plans blood drive
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is making a critical public health contribution by re-deploying a portion of its employees to work with the Community Tracing Collaborative and Boston Hope...
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Apr 20, 2020Inspirational video encourages individuals across Commonwealth to share "mighty" stories reflecting every day and extraordinary efforts during the pandemic
To recognize the strength, compassion, and resolve of all those on the front lines putting their health at risk during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as members of the Massachusetts community...
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Apr 13, 2020250,000 new claims processed for telephone and virtual visits in March, along with 50,000 new claims for COVID-19 testing and care
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") announced today that it has processed 180,000 telehealth claims since changing its policy to both expand coverage for telephone and virtual...
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Apr 9, 2020Reports of seeing a physician via phone or video nearly triple since onset of coronavirus crisis
Massachusetts residents are radically changing the way they access medical care, according to the latest wave of a Massachusetts tracking poll which found a more than 200% rise in the use of...
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Apr 6, 2020Company reallocates funds to expedite critical support to nonprofits across Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") announced today its latest relief efforts to support nonprofits affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to its $250,000 contribution...
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Mar 31, 2020
An unprecedented public health campaign aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus is having a near-universal effect on public behavior, the third week of a Massachusetts tracking poll finds. New...
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Mar 25, 2020
A tracking poll finds Massachusetts residents are rapidly changing social and shopping habits, amid increasing concern about the danger posed by the coronavirus pandemic. The key new findings are:...
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Mar 25, 2020
To facilitate inpatient capacity across the health care system during the COVID-19 state of emergency, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") has removed prior authorization...
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Mar 21, 2020
Massachusetts residents view the coronavirus strain COVID-19 as a serious and worsening threat and are bracing for a long road ahead. More than 70% believe disruptions will last a month or more,...
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Mar 20, 2020Company is aiding not-for-profits, providing access to health news and ensuring member care
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. today announced several steps to support Massachusetts residents and not-for-profits during the COVID-19 outbreak. "During this...
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Mar 18, 2020
In response to the serious challenges posed by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) announced today it will cover all medically necessary covered...
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Mar 6, 2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has been monitoring and responding to the serious challenges posed by the outbreak of coronavirus strain COVID-19, and we are taking immediate...
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Mar 4, 2020
In response to tornados that struck Tennessee, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. is expediting access to care for members who live in affected communities. Blue Cross has...
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Feb 28, 2020Company also releases 2019 Annual Report, celebrating the power of partnerships
BOSTON – February 28, 2020 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. reported an adjusted combined after-tax net...
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Feb 25, 2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expanding its value-based payment model into the dental space with a first-of-its-kind arrangement with leading dental group 42 North. This...
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Feb 20, 2020
In response to the growing impact of severe storms and flooding in several Southern U.S. states, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is expanding its offer of expedited access...
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Feb 19, 2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today named six substance use treatment and recovery centers in its network as Blue Distinction® Centers for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery...
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Feb 14, 2020
In response to severe storms and flooding in Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is expediting access...
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Feb 3, 2020Sabbatical fellow will support The Trustees volunteer management needs full-time for six months
Today, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' ("Blue Cross") 14th William C. Van Faasen Community Service Sabbatical Fellow, Lori Sheehan, starts her six month volunteer assignment with The...
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Jan 30, 2020
The board of directors of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) has elected Dorothy E. Puhy as chair of the board. She succeeds Phyllis R. Yale, whose term has ended. "Dorothy is one of...
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Jan 23, 2020Pilot program will measure efficacy of the AposTherapy® biomechanical shoe in reducing pain, improving quality of life without surgery
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today launched a pilot program to offer members suffering from knee and low back pain an at-home treatment device designed to reduce pain and...
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Jan 7, 2020
In response to the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that impacted Puerto Rico and several other Caribbean islands, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. is expediting access to care for...
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Dec 10, 2019Digital integration allows members to seamlessly switch to PillPack for their pharmacy needs
Managing multiple medications can be difficult and time-consuming. That's why Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a new pharmacy integration in its MyBlue member...
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Nov 21, 2019Blue Cross awards $500,000 to five nonprofits to advance solutions to local health challenges
Today, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") announced the five nonprofit recipients of its new Healthy Living Accelerator Grants. The Healthy Living Accelerator Grants fund...
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Nov 21, 2019A new program will provide Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts employees with financial coaching and contribute $75 per month toward student loans
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a new benefits initiative designed to help employees struggling with student debt. The company will provide one-on-one...
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Nov 15, 2019
BOSTON — November 15, 2019 — 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 12, 2019
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has added an innovative online resource to help members address their mild to moderate anxiety, depression or insomnia and improve their...
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Nov 4, 2019Sabbatical fellow will support Camp Harbor View's HR needs full-time for six months
Today, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' ("Blue Cross") 13th William C. Van Faasen Community Service Sabbatical Fellow, Colleen McLaughlin, starts her six month volunteer assignment with...
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Oct 30, 2019
In response to the outbreak of wildfires in California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is expediting access to care for members who live in the state. BCBSMA has more than 71,000...
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Oct 22, 2019Medicare beneficiaries have until Dec. 7 to choose one of Blue Cross' highly rated, affordable Medicare Advantage plans [i]
This year, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is offering a broad suite of highly rated Medicare options to fit every budget, including a $0 HMO Medicare Advantage plan, a $0 PPO...
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Oct 18, 2019
BOSTON – October 18, 2019 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) and Southcoast Health System have reached agreement on a new, four-year contract that reflects our mutual...
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Oct 4, 2019Fare reductions begin October 5, providing easy access to Metro Boston's public bike share system during construction
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), in partnership with the system's municipal owners, today announced Bluebikes fare reductions on Saturdays and Sundays through the end of 2019...
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Oct 3, 2019State's largest health plan adds benefit to increase options for non-opioid pain relief
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced that it will offer a new acupuncture benefit starting January 1, 2020. Blue Cross members - except for Medicare Advantage -...
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Sep 24, 2019Working Mother Names Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts As One Of The 2019 "100 Best Companies"Award recognizes excellence in providing parent-friendly benefits and a supportive work environment
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) has been named to the Working Mother 2019 100 Best Companies list. This year's winners were honored for their focus on inclusive benefits for...
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Sep 23, 2019Company ranks in top 10 percent of plans nationally
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...