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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Feb 28, 2014
Reports modest 1.1% net marginBOSTON—February 28, 2014 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced a combined after-tax net income of $69.1...
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Feb 19, 2014Remarks made during the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
BOSTON — February 19, 2014 — Andrew Dreyfus, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, discussed the changing focus of health care at today's Taunton Area Chamber of...
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Dec 19, 2013Nearly 3,000 city/school workers, retirees and elected officials to share in approximately $1 million in savings
BOSTON — December 19, 2013 — The City of Haverhill, recently announced that it will save approximately $2.9 million in health care costs by choosing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts...
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Dec 16, 2013
BOSTON — December 16, 2013 —Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is currently offering HMO Blue Essential, a new, innovative health plan for young adults that features an easy to...
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Dec 6, 2013Media campaign will encourage residents to get vaccinated at free clinics around city
Boston — December 6, 2013 — The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Walgreens, is making a concerted push to vaccinate...
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Dec 2, 2013
BOSTON — December 2, 2013 — South Shore Physician Hospital Organization (SSPHO) has announced it will join the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts(BCBSMA) Medicare HMO Blue (HMO) and...
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Nov 15, 2013Continued disciplined strategy results in modest .9% operating margin for third quarter
BOSTON — November 15, 2013 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. today announced a combined after-tax net income...
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Nov 15, 2013
November 15, 2013 — Nearly 400 runners, walkers, and spectators participated in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (BCBSMA) annual 5K walk+run - raising $9,000 for the United Way's...
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Nov 13, 2013
BOSTON — November 13, 2013 — To support its customers in navigating the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) has launched Straight Answers, a new website...
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Nov 4, 2013New health plans will save the town and taxpayers $1 million in health insurance premium costs
BOSTON — November 4, 2013 – The Town of Saugus, the first community to join the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), announced that it's moving back to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts...
Oct 15, 2013Two new dental options and lower monthly premiums available on all health and prescription plans in 2014BOSTON — October 15, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), which offers the nation's top-ranked Medicare PPO plan in the country and is among the highest-rated Medicare HMO...
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Oct 9, 2013The New Brand Advertising Campaign Highlights the Emotional Connections Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Has With its Plan Members
BOSTON, MA (October 9, 2013) — Highlighting that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' service is unique to each individual and business it serves, the company launched its newest multimedia...
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Oct 9, 2013Forum will provide small business owners with the tools and tips to grow their business
BOSTON — October 9, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), in partnership with the Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce (HACC), will jointly host Jumpstart Your Business...
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Oct 1, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts offers FluMist as an added measure to keep members healthy
Boston — October 1, 2013 — In an effort to keep its members healthy and prevent the seasonal spread of the flu, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts(BCBSMA) encourages members to get their...
Sep 19, 2013Massachusetts' largest health plan also among highest-rated for private PPO and Medicare HMO plansBoston — September 19, 2013 — NCQA's Health Insurance Plan Rankings 2013–2014 found that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is the: #3 ranked private health plan in America1,...
Sep 5, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts holds third annual company-wide Service Day, One Community. One Blue, on September 18BOSTON — September 5, 2013 — On September 18, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) will hold its third annual company-wide Service Day, One Community. One Blue. More than 3,000...
Aug 28, 2013Participants walk more than half way around the earth during 12-week walking challengeBOSTON — August 28, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today announced the winners of the Massachusetts Coalition of Taft-Hartley Trust Funds, Inc. pedometer challenge, a...
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Aug 15, 2013
BOSTON — August 15, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced second quarter 2013 financial results...
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Aug 1, 2013
BOSTON — August 1, 2013 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today released its annual Corporate Citizenship Report detailing the economic and community contributions that the...
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Jul 19, 2013
BOSTON — July 19, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) exceeded federal standards by $396 million* and state standards by $242 million* in the amount it spent on medical...
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Jul 9, 201335 Blue Cross associates with critical business skill sets paired with 11 nonprofits to strengthen organizational effectiveness
BOSTON — July 9, 2013 — Thirty-five Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) associates with highly sought after business skills have been selected to help 11 local nonprofits improve...
Jul 8, 2013Holyoke Food and Fitness Policy Council Nutrition Program, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, celebrates end of successful school year with nutritious breakfast and award eventHolyoke, MA — July 8, 2013 — Ten public school kindergarten classrooms in Holyoke celebrate the success of a year-long pilot nutrition education program — The Holyoke Kindergarten Initiative —
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Jun 27, 2013
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts applauds the United States Supreme Court's recent decision on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). In February 2013, we were one of nearly 300 companies and...
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Jun 21, 2013Comprehensive review process identifies sustainability challenges; companies commit to supporting the Medicare and Medicaid population through other initiatives
BOSTON, MA & NORFOLK, VA — June 21, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), ValueOptions®, and its subsidiary Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP), announced...
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Jun 17, 2013Helping Massachusetts colleges and universities achieve sustainable savings and a healthier workforce
BOSTON — June 17, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today announced Higher Ed Blue — a new health plan offering for Massachusetts college and university employees and...