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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Aug 26, 2021
In response to Tropical Storm Henri, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for all members living in New York and Rhode Island and for members living in...
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Aug 19, 2021Company also announces vaccine requirement for entering office buildings, starting in October
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today confirmed it will cover, with no cost share to members, the administration of a third booster dose of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, pending...
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Aug 16, 2021Relationship designed to improve health outcomes and lower costs for members and employer customers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced a new relationship with CVS Caremark,™ the pharmacy benefit management business of CVS Health, designed to simplify the...
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Aug 13, 2021
BOSTON — August 13, 2021 — 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 second...
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Aug 5, 2021Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Sponsors Free Bluebikes Rides on "Mindful Mondays" in AugustIn recognition of National Wellness Month, riders can take advantage of complimentary trips each week courtesy of Blue Cross, title sponsor of Metro Boston's public bike share system
To shine a light on the benefits of mindfulness, health and wellness during National Wellness Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is offering complimentary Bluebikes...
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Jul 27, 2021Brightline and the state's leading private health plan team up to deliver technology-enabled, family-focused care at a time when COVID-19 has exacerbated a nationwide mental health crisis
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") members now have access to Brightline, the first comprehensive behavioral health solution designed specifically to support children,...
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Jul 23, 2021
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a partnership with Equity Now & Beyond, a collaborative of five immigrant-led organizations, to host vaccine clinics and...
Jul 20, 2021Company named a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion'For the second year in a row Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has been named a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion,' scoring 100% on the Disability Equality Index...
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Jul 13, 2021
In response to various severe weather events, the governors of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia have declared states of emergency for all or parts of their states....
Jul 12, 2021Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") Chief Financial Officer Andreana Santangelo has been named a CFO of the Year by the Boston Business Journal. This year's award recognizes...
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Jun 25, 2021
In response to various severe weather events, the governors of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Illinois have declared states of emergency for all or part of their states. Blue Cross...
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Jun 17, 2021
In response to the Supreme Court ruling today dismissing the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act, Andrew Dreyfus, president & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross),...
Jun 16, 2021Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") has been named a 2021 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, for the...
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Jun 14, 2021Company's community meals initiative donates 1,000 meals inspired by the day's history
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") will for the first time recognize Juneteenth as an official paid company holiday, closing its offices on Friday, June 18th in observance of...
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Jun 1, 2021For every ride on a pride-themed bike in June, Bluebikes title sponsor Blue Cross will donate $1 to support LGBTQ+ health care at Fenway Health
In celebration of Pride Month and in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Boston Pride this June, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") has unveiled 100 Bluebikes wrapped in a...
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May 27, 2021
For the fifth year in a row, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has been named the top health plan in Massachusetts for member satisfaction by J.D. Power, a global expert in customer...
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May 25, 2021
In response to severe weather, the governors of Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Kansas have declared states of emergency for all or part of their states. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts...
May 25, 2021Mental health tips featured during on-air & streaming coverage of select Boston Red Sox games on NESNBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") recently launched a new initiative aimed at supporting mental well-being as a part of the company's efforts to highlight National Mental...
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May 19, 2021
BOSTON — May 19, 2021 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts’ (“Blue Cross”) Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, Blue MedicareRx, has been honored with a Laura Cranston Excellence in...
May 19, 2021Company also launches Spanish-language call centerBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is making its website available in five additional languages - Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), and Vietnamese - in an...
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May 14, 2021
BOSTON — May 14, 2021 — 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...
May 6, 2021Use of outpatient mental health services up nearly 20%, anxiety and depression top list of telehealth diagnosesUse of outpatient mental health services, including psychotherapy, increased nearly 20% during the COVID-19 crisis, and spending on substance use disorder treatment increased by 10%, according to...
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Apr 21, 2021
Andrew Dreyfus, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") shared the following message today with the company's 3,700 employees: Many of us today are reflecting...
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Apr 20, 2021Sets goal to make broad, profound, and sustained improvements in health equity
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...
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Apr 15, 2021With complimentary bike valets and Bluebikes rides beginning on April 19, Blue Cross continues to broaden accessibility to vaccines
To boost access to COVID-19 vaccines and support transportation needs as more Massachusetts residents become eligible, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") will sponsor free...
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Mar 30, 2021Awarded World Class Call Center certifications & Customer Experience Best Practice awards by SQM Group
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is the proud recipient of four awards from SQM Group, a market leader in North America for helping call centers improve first call resolution...
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Mar 29, 2021
In response to severe weather, the governors of Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee have declared states of emergency for all or part of their states. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue...
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Mar 25, 2021Lyft partnership, an inbound call center, and health center grants will support underserved communities and vulnerable populations
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross"), the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers ("the League"), and Lyft will begin offering access to transportation to and from...
Mar 23, 2021Experienced clinician and health care leader joins Massachusetts' top-rated health planAmi Parekh, MD, JD, chief medical officer of Grand Rounds, has been elected to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") board of directors. "Dr. Parekh is passionate about...
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Mar 23, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the essential role nurses play when it comes to caring for seriously ill patients and providing support to their families. Working in partnership with the...
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Mar 17, 2021
Andrew Dreyfus, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, shared the following message today with the company's 3,700 employees: Dear colleagues, Many of us are feeling pain...
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Mar 9, 2021Clinicians will have immediate access to patients' documented preferences for life-sustaining treatment
Massachusetts is building a state electronic registry to allow clinicians timely and trusted access to the medical forms that document patients' preferences for care near the end of life, thanks...
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Mar 4, 2021Joins Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies across the country with goal of vaccinating 2 million seniors
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced it will join Blue Cross companies across the country, along with members of America's Health Insurance Plans, in helping to...
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Mar 4, 2021
Vicki Hildebrand has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts as chief information officer. Hildebrand is a seasoned IT professional with more than 35 years' experience across a broad range...
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Mar 1, 2021Spending on COVID and telehealth tops $850 million in 2020
BOSTON – March 1, 2021 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. reported a combined after-tax fourth quarter net...
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Feb 19, 2021
In response to major winter storms, the governors of Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas have declared state-wide states of emergency. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue...
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Feb 16, 2021Company scores highest possible rating for LGBTQ Workplace Equality
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) announced today its perfect score of 100 on the 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate...
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Feb 11, 2021$1 million contribution from Blue Cross to help provide transportation to and from vaccination sites in underserved communities
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a new effort with the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers ("the League") to help provide equitable access to...
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Feb 9, 2021Health plan invests $350,000 in eight BIPOC-led nonprofits focused on addressing racial injustice in Massachusetts communities
As part of its ongoing work to address inequities in care and to advance racial and social justice, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is awarding $350,000 in Racial Equity and...
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Feb 3, 2021
In response to post-wildfire landslides, also known as debris flows, the governor of California has declared a state of emergency for Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties. Blue Cross...
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Feb 3, 2021
In response to winter storm Orlena, the governor of New Jersey has declared a state-wide state of emergency. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. is expediting access to care...
Feb 3, 2021Announces new racial justice grantsBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a set of bold initiatives to address health inequities and racial injustice. The multipart plan features new charitable...
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Jan 27, 2021
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is reminding members to be vigilant as scammers seek to take advantage of the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. "There is such a pent-up demand...
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Jan 25, 2021Provides free resource for educational campaign promoting safe, effective vaccination
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today released a new public health messaging video to support the COVID-19 vaccination effort. The 2-minute video, produced by Blue Cross'...
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Jan 13, 2021Supports safe, effective vaccination campaign by amplifying voices of frontline providers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") has partnered with The Dimock Center to produce a new public health messaging video to support the COVID-19 vaccination effort. "The COVID-19...
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Jan 7, 2021Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts CEO Andrew Dreyfus Shares Letter on Violence at U.S. Capitol
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, I've reached out to you before...
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Jan 4, 2021
In response to a significant winter storm, the governor of Oklahoma has declared a state of emergency for thirty-nine counties in the state. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross),...
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Dec 17, 2020
Dr. Sandhya Rao has joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts as chief medical officer. Prior to joining Blue Cross, Dr. Rao was vice president of clinical strategy at Haven, the organization...
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Dec 16, 2020Adds AWARE Recovery Care to network, offers hospital incentives for recovery coach services
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced two new initiatives designed to provide additional support to members living with substance use disorder. The company has...
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Dec 15, 2020Coverage includes Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine and any other COVID-19 vaccines that receive emergency use authorization from the FDA (including Moderna's mRNA-1273)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today confirmed it will cover, with no cost share to members, the administration of any COVID-19 vaccine that receives emergency use...