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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Announce National Health Equity Strategy to Address Racial Health Disparities

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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b'BOSTON, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 disparities.

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  • b'BOSTON, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 disparities.
  • We look forward to collaborating with our clinical partners, community leaders, and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association in these important long-term efforts.
  • Blue Cross has also convened its own advisory council of leading local and national experts in health inequities to help guide and shape the company\'s strategy from a broad range of perspectives.\nThe national Health Equity Strategy is part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Pledge to Make Meaningful Change .
  • To learn more about our National Health Equity Strategy and our Maternal Health Program, visit BlueHealthEquity.com .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blue-cross-blue-shield-of-massac...\n'

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Launches #VaccTogether Campaign as COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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This includes the opening of an additional round of grants through the BCBSIL Care Van Immunization Initiative.

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  • This includes the opening of an additional round of grants through the BCBSIL Care Van Immunization Initiative.
  • We\'re now looking to further grow the network of partners we\'re helping to increase vaccine access throughout Illinois," said Harmony Harrington, Vice President, Government and Community Relations, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.
  • "\nLearn more about BCBSIL\'s support for members and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.\nBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is committed to expanding access to quality, cost-effective health care to as many people as possible in Illinois.
  • BCBSIL is a division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Combined Power. Complete Care: Joining Aetna's cost-saving performance networks with CVS Health services

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Monday, April 19, 2021
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"The Aetna Connected Plan with CVS Health is helping us deliver on that promise.

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  • "The Aetna Connected Plan with CVS Health is helping us deliver on that promise.
  • The CVS Health group of companies provide certain products and services to health plans offered, underwritten and/or administered by Aetna.\nCVS Health is a different kind of health care company.
  • We are a diversified health services company with nearly 300,000 employees united around a common purpose of helping people on their path to better health.
  • Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers\' compensation administrative services and health information technology products and services.

CaliforniaChoice Adds Cigna + Oscar to Health Plan Portfolio

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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b'CHOICE Administrators announced the addition of Cigna + Oscar to the CaliforniaChoice multi-carrier private health insurance exchange.

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  • b'CHOICE Administrators announced the addition of Cigna + Oscar to the CaliforniaChoice multi-carrier private health insurance exchange.
  • With coverage from Cigna + Oscar available effective July 1, 2021, small business employees now have more than 120 plan options available and 20 different networks in the CaliforniaChoice program.\n\xe2\x80\x9cAt CaliforniaChoice, we celebrate the differences of each of our members,\xe2\x80\x9d said Michael Payton, Senior Vice President of Sales and Account Management at CHOICE Administrators, the parent organization for CaliforniaChoice.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cAdding Cigna + Oscar to our portfolio allows us to provide our members with more health care choices to meet their diverse needs.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cOscar\xe2\x80\x99s EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) plans have been offered through CaliforniaChoice in Southern California since 2018,\xe2\x80\x9d Payton continued.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cCigna + Oscar offers EPO plans in all four metal tiers with a variety of member benefits, including 24/7 virtual urgent care with a $0 copay on all plans through the Oscar app, as well as dedicated care teams for each member, to help individuals manage their care and access Cigna\xe2\x80\x99s behavioral health network.\xe2\x80\x9d\nIn addition to Cigna + Oscar, the health plans available regionally or statewide through CaliforniaChoice are Anthem Blue Cross, Health Net, Kaiser Permanente, Oscar Health, Sharp Health Plan, Sutter Health Plus, UnitedHealthcare, and Western Health Advantage.\nCHOICE Administrators is the parent organization of CaliforniaChoice , the employee-choice private health exchange, and ChoiceBuilder , America\xe2\x80\x99s first ancillary benefits exchange.

Gen Z Youth Say Climate Change is Adversely Affecting Their Physical and Mental Health in New National Survey by Blue Shield of California

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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b'OAKLAND, Calif., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- More than eight out of 10 (83 %) Gen Z youth are concerned about the health of the planet according to the NextGen Climate Survey, released today by Blue Shield of California.

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  • b'OAKLAND, Calif., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- More than eight out of 10 (83 %) Gen Z youth are concerned about the health of the planet according to the NextGen Climate Survey, released today by Blue Shield of California.
  • Providing sustainable health care to all, especially marginalized communities that are affected by climate change, seems like the right step.
  • It is incredible to see that youth have already made the connection to their immediate health," said Paul Markovich, president and CEO, of Blue Shield of California.
  • The company has contributed more than $150 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation in the last four years to have an impact on California communities.\nFor more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit news.blueshieldca.com .\n'

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Welcomes Policy Expert as New Vice President of Public Policy & Federal Affairs

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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Baltimore, Md., April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) has appointed David Schwartz as the new Vice President, Public Policy & Federal Affairs.

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  • Baltimore, Md., April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) has appointed David Schwartz as the new Vice President, Public Policy & Federal Affairs.
  • As Vice President of Public Policy & Government Affairs, Schwartz will lead a team focused on federal legislative advocacy, public policy, and regulatory engagement.
  • Under his leadership, the team will collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders and advocate for CareFirsts innovative policy priorities.
  • Davids extensive healthcare and legislative background will help shape policy that enables CareFirst to deliver accessible, affordable care for our members, said Maria Harris Tildon, Executive Vice President of Public Policy & Government Affairs at CareFirst.

More Than 89,000 Uninsured Arizonans May Be Newly Eligible for Greater Health Insurance Subsidy, Some with $0 Premium Plans

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Monday, April 5, 2021
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"This can be complex and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona advisors are standing by to help."

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  • "This can be complex and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona advisors are standing by to help."
  • With a focus on connecting people with the care they need, BCBSAZ offers health insurance and related services to more than 1.7 million customers.
  • Through advanced clinical programs and community outreach, BCBSAZ is inspiring health in Arizona.
  • BCBSAZ, a not-for-profit company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

175 Organizations Receive $3.5M in COVID-19 Relief Funding from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
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Last month, BCBSIL opened applications for this second round of quick-release funding as part of its COVID-19 Community Collaboration Fund.

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  • Last month, BCBSIL opened applications for this second round of quick-release funding as part of its COVID-19 Community Collaboration Fund.
  • "We received 560 applications for this round of grants more than we've received for any other funding opportunity in recent memory," said Harmony Harrington, vice-president government and community relations for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is committed to expanding access to quality, cost-effective health care to as many people as possible in Illinois.
  • BCBSIL is a division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Receives Prestigious Member Retention Awards

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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Baltimore, Md./Washington, D.C, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) announced today that it has received two prestigious Brand Excellence Awards for Member Retention from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA).

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  • Baltimore, Md./Washington, D.C, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) announced today that it has received two prestigious Brand Excellence Awards for Member Retention from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA).
  • The annual awards honor Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies that excel in developing and enhancing the overall BCBS brand image.
  • We are proud to recognize the achievement of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in member retention and their commitment to delivering exceptional service to the communities they serve.
  • To learn more about CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, visit our website at www.carefirst.com or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn or Instagram .

Member, Account, and Provider Service Team at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Honored For Call Center and Customer Experience Excellence

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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"Our service team never ceases to amaze me," said Rich Lynch, chief operating officer at Blue Cross.

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  • "Our service team never ceases to amaze me," said Rich Lynch, chief operating officer at Blue Cross.
  • Blue Cross' Member, Account, and Provider Service team will receive two World Class Call Center certifications and twoCustomer Experience Best Practice awards.
  • "SQM is incredibly proud to announce Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts as winner of our inaugural First Call Resolution Measurement Best Practice award," said Nader Ghattas, SQM Group's chief customer experience officer.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ( bluecrossma.org ) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston.