Press Releases

More than half of members now receive care from providers participating in health plan's equity-focused payment contracts BOSTON, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of...

State's leading health plan adds new physician groups to increase access to convenient, affordable care and to help combat primary care shortage BOSTON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross...

BOSTON — May 15, 2023 — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. (together, Blue Cross) today reported a combined...

Riders will also receive a complimentary Bluebikes Adventure Pass to share with a friend, and top 10 riders who log the most miles in May will win free annual memberships, courtesy of BCBSMA...

In response to flooding in Utah, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than 10,500 members living...

In response to flooding in Florida, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than 5,500 members living...

In response to a federal appeals court ruling regarding restrictions on access to mifepristone, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") released the following statement: "As a...

In response to severe weather in Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than 3,500 members...

In response to severe weather in Kentucky and Missouri, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than...

In response to U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor's ruling to invalidate a major provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requiring free preventive care services, Blue Cross Blue Shield of...

In response to severe weather in Georgia and Mississippi, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more...

In response to severe weather in New Jersey and New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more...

(BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – March 8, 2023) — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced the second year of a statewide sponsorship...

In response to severe weather in California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than 17,000...

BOSTON – March 1, 2023 – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. (together, “Blue Cross”) today reported a combined...

Community leader and affordable housing advocate provides unique expertise to Massachusetts' leading health plan BOSTON, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Vanessa Calderón-Rosado has been elected...

In response to ice storms in Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than 12,500 members...

In response to severe weather in Arkansas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than 3,100 members...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is providing $300,000 to support heating assistance across Massachusetts – especially critical as temperatures are expected to drop below...

In response to severe weather in Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than 8,500 members...

In response to severe weather in Alabama and Georgia, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than...

Dr. Debbie Peikes has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") as vice president of measurement and evaluation. In her new role, Peikes is responsible for broadening and...

In response to severe winter storms in California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected. Blue Cross has more than...

In response to the blizzard that struck New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who live in affected communities. Blue Cross has...

Blue Cross MA partners with GenUnity to launch new community leadership program in honor of outgoing CEO BOSTON, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrew Dreyfus, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue...

State's leading health plan partners with medical community to address inequities in care BOSTON, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today...

In response to tornados that struck Texas and Oklahoma, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who live in affected communities. Blue Cross...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is proud to be named a 2022 WorkWell Massachusetts Awards program winner in the large group category for exemplary worksite health promotion....

State's leading health plan expands care options to meet unprecedented demand BOSTON, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New data released today by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue...

With the holiday season approaching and AAA predicting heavy holiday travel, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. (Blue Cross) is urging everyone to get their flu vaccines and...

BOSTON — November 15, 2022 — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. (Blue Cross) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. today reported a combined after-tax...

Company announces new climate action goals and $770,000 in environmental justice grants BOSTON, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced...

In anticipation of a disaster being declared in Florida due to Subtropical Storm Nicole, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members across all...

At annual Summit, Coalition announces increased focus on research and partnerships BOSTON, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care (Coalition) today...

Offerings include expanded access to virtual and in-person care, no- and low-cost pharmacy benefits, new digital solutions, and interactive chronic condition management programs BOSTON, Nov. 1, 2022 /

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is cautioning members to be vigilant, as scams offering free durable medical equipment (DME) and pharmacy products are on the rise. "While...

Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn and Malden City Councilor Stephen Winslow joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Lyft for celebratory event MEDFORD, Mass., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/...

Medicare beneficiaries have until Dec. 7 to choose one of Blue Cross' highly rated, affordable Medicare Advantage plans [i] BOSTON, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For 2023, Blue Cross Blue Shield...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced the completion of a proof-of-concept pilot called "FastPass," an automated prior authorization process from end-to-end,...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) 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...

The New England Employee Benefits Council (NEEBC) is leveraging its board to strengthen and reimagine its mission and content. As a leading source of unbiased employee benefits and total rewards...

Riders will also receive a complimentary Bluebikes code to share with a friend, courtesy of Blue Cross' "Take a ride, Give a ride" program BOSTON, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of...

In anticipation of a disaster declaration being declared in Maryland due to Tropical Storm Ian, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members across...

In response to the states of emergency declared in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia in anticipation of Hurricane Ian, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue...

Since Service Day's inception in 2011, Blue Cross has contributed nearly $11 million of value to local not-for-profits through this annual volunteer day BOSTON, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --...

Funds will support initiatives aimed at reducing inequities in hypertension and diabetes care, improving data collection, and more BOSTON, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross MA") is introducing a new virtual primary care option starting Jan. 1, 2023. The new "Virtual Care Team Feature" enables members to receive...

Blue Cross Blue Shield continues commitment to sustainability, encouraging residents to lead environmentally healthier lifestyles through complimentary access to public bike share system BOSTON,...

Salem Mayor Kimberley Driscoll and Salem State President John Keenan joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Lyft for celebratory event SALEM, Mass. , Sept.14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The...

Only inflation and housing costs outpaced health care costs as a leading challenge BOSTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The cost of health care, not the COVID-19 pandemic, is now the top health...