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Blue Shield of California Provides More Than $1.1 Million to Youth Mental Health Programs to Improve Health and Educational Outcomes

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of July as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month, Blue Shield of California announced that it is providing more than $1.1 million to four organizations working to support youth mental health in California. Mental illness is the number one reason children in the state are hospitalized, and half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by the age of 14.

Key Points: 
  • Launched in 2019, BlueSky works with the California Department of Education and nonprofit and community organizations to improve health and educational outcomes for youth by ensuring access to culturally diverse and responsive mental health resources.
  • With today's announcement, BlueSky has now provided $10 million total to support youth mental health programs throughout the state.
  • The goals are to reduce disparities in access to mental health services, remove stigma, and improve the mental health and well-being of all program participants.
  • "With Blue Shield's support, Brother Be Well clinicians will be able to expand their reach and normalize conversations about mental health."

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ARIZONA ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY & HEALTH ADVANCEMENT, COMMITS $5 MILLION TO MENTAL HEALTH

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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PHOENIX, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBSAZ) announces the launch of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement , building upon the work of BCBSAZ's public health initiative and expanding efforts to tackle the state's toughest health challenges.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBSAZ) announces the launch of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement , building upon the work of BCBSAZ's public health initiative and expanding efforts to tackle the state's toughest health challenges.
  • Focusing on mental health, health equity, chronic health conditions, and substance use disorder, the Foundation will work to mobilize, uplift, and advance Arizona's communities.
  • The Foundation's flagship focus is mental health and will commit $5 million over three years to address a wide range of mental health issues.
  • For more information about the Foundation, or to apply for the competitive grant, visit: https://www.azbluefoundation.org/grants/overview
    The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of BCBSM, Inc. and HMO Minnesota; Maintains Under Review With Negative Implications Status for Credit Ratings of MII Life Insurance, Incorporated

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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Concurrently, AM Best has maintained the under review with negative implications status for the FSR of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR of bbb+ (Good) of MII Life Insurance, Incorporated (MII Life) (Eagan, MN).

Key Points: 
  • Concurrently, AM Best has maintained the under review with negative implications status for the FSR of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term ICR of bbb+ (Good) of MII Life Insurance, Incorporated (MII Life) (Eagan, MN).
  • The ratings of BCBSM remain supported by strong risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Bests Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR).
  • The ratings will remain under review until the close of the transaction and a review by AM Best of the post-transaction details.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

Digbi Health AI Powered Digital Therapeutics Platform for Polychronic Illnesses Expands to Manage Mental Health

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Digbi Health , an AI-powered, precision digital therapeutics platform that uses gut microbiome and host genetic information, expands its digital health platform to manage several mental health and psychiatric disorders under the FDA's Enforcement Policy for Digital Health Devices For Treating Psychiatric Disorders during the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency.

Key Points: 
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Digbi Health , an AI-powered, precision digital therapeutics platform that uses gut microbiome and host genetic information, expands its digital health platform to manage several mental health and psychiatric disorders under the FDA's Enforcement Policy for Digital Health Devices For Treating Psychiatric Disorders during the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency.
  • Digbi Mental Health was created to improve the mental health and well-being of members during periods of shelter-in-place, isolation and quarantine and serves as an adjunct to clinician-supervised, outpatient treatment to its members.
  • A real world study of 275 Digbi Health members reveals clinically significant reductions in Anxiety, Insomnia & Depression symptoms linked to improved gut health.
  • Available on the Blue Shield of California Wellvolution platform, Digbi Cares is a next-generation, prescription-grade digital therapeutic platform, polychronic mental and physical illness.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will provide $0 cost sharing for COVID-19 vaccine coverage

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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DETROIT, Dec. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network will waive all copays, deductibles and coinsurance for administration of COVID-19 vaccines to commercial members during the governments multi-phased approach to vaccine distribution.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, Dec. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network will waive all copays, deductibles and coinsurance for administration of COVID-19 vaccines to commercial members during the governments multi-phased approach to vaccine distribution.
  • This action includes Blue Cross and Blue Care Network commercial plans.
  • Blue Cross wants to ensure that the copay doesnt stand in the way of our members having ready access to vaccinations when the time comes.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit mutual insurance company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.Blue Crossprovides and administers health benefits to more than 4.7 million members residing in Michigan in addition to employees of Michigan-headquartered companies who reside outside the state.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care for Members in California Affected by Wildfires

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Friday, December 4, 2020
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. is expediting access to care for members who may be affected.

Key Points: 
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. is expediting access to care for members who may be affected.
  • In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Blue Cross has taken other steps to expand access to care that will benefit affected members in California.
  • The above enhanced benefits are in effect for all Blue Cross members for the duration of the public health emergency.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ( bluecrossma.com ) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan extends no-cost COVID-19 treatment through March 31, 2021

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Monday, November 30, 2020
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DETROIT, Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network will continue to waive cost sharing for members who are diagnosed and treated for COVID-19 through March 31, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network will continue to waive cost sharing for members who are diagnosed and treated for COVID-19 through March 31, 2021.
  • The temporary waiver applies to all commercial and Medicare Advantage plans offered by Blue Cross and Blue Care Network.
  • Members have not had to pay cost sharing for COVID-19 treatment since March 2020 when the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in Michigan.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit mutual insurance company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.Blue Crossprovides and administers health benefits to more than 4.7 million members residing in Michigan in addition to employees of Michigan-headquartered companies who reside outside the state.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan lowers rates, offers new $0 premium and copay plans, added supplemental benefits for 2021 Medicare annual enrollment period

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
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Premiums for many of Blue Cross and Blue Care Networks 10 available Medicare Advantage plans will be maintained or reduced and feature expanded benefits to meet the needs of all eligible members.

Key Points: 
  • Premiums for many of Blue Cross and Blue Care Networks 10 available Medicare Advantage plans will be maintained or reduced and feature expanded benefits to meet the needs of all eligible members.
  • Features include robust supplemental benefits including preventive dental services and routine hearing and vision coverage.
  • Members can use their Advantage Dollars card to purchase eligible products at over 1,600 retail locations in Michigan alone.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit mutual insurance company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.BCBSM provides health benefits to more than 4.7 million members residing in Michigan in addition to employees of Michigan-headquartered companies residing outside the state.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expedites Access to Care for Members Affected by Hurricane Delta

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
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BOSTON, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Inresponse to states of emergency declared in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi in anticipation of Hurricane Delta, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for affected members.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Inresponse to states of emergency declared in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi in anticipation of Hurricane Delta, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for affected members.
  • Blue Cross has more than 9,000 members living in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
  • Affected members should use the code "BCBSMA13"
    In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Blue Cross has already taken other steps to expand access to care that will benefit affected members inAlabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ( bluecrossma.com ) is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Expands Access Statewide To Supportive Care Services From Livio Health

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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SAINT PAUL, Minn., Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced that supportive care services from Livio Health will be expanded for the second time this year, making access available to more than 240,000 Blue Cross members across the state.

Key Points: 
  • SAINT PAUL, Minn., Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced that supportive care services from Livio Health will be expanded for the second time this year, making access available to more than 240,000 Blue Cross members across the state.
  • The decision is part of Blue Cross' focus to improve the long-term sustainability of high quality and affordable health care.
  • The services Livio provides to Blue Cross members include 24/7 medical support for urgent needs, emotional support, pain management, caregiver support, advance care planning and more.
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, headquartered in Chicago.