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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Apr 13, 2020
250,000 new claims processed for telephone and virtual visits in March, along with 50,000 new claims for COVID-19 testing and careBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") announced today that it has processed 180,000 telehealth claims since changing its policy to both expand coverage for telephone and virtual...
Apr 9, 2020Reports of seeing a physician via phone or video nearly triple since onset of coronavirus crisisMassachusetts residents are radically changing the way they access medical care, according to the latest wave of a Massachusetts tracking poll which found a more than 200% rise in the use of...
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Apr 6, 2020Company reallocates funds to expedite critical support to nonprofits across Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") announced today its latest relief efforts to support nonprofits affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to its $250,000 contribution...
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Mar 31, 2020
An unprecedented public health campaign aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus is having a near-universal effect on public behavior, the third week of a Massachusetts tracking poll finds. New...
Mar 25, 2020A tracking poll finds Massachusetts residents are rapidly changing social and shopping habits, amid increasing concern about the danger posed by the coronavirus pandemic. The key new findings are:...
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Mar 25, 2020
To facilitate inpatient capacity across the health care system during the COVID-19 state of emergency, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") has removed prior authorization...
Mar 21, 2020Massachusetts residents view the coronavirus strain COVID-19 as a serious and worsening threat and are bracing for a long road ahead. More than 70% believe disruptions will last a month or more,...
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Mar 20, 2020Company is aiding not-for-profits, providing access to health news and ensuring member care
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. today announced several steps to support Massachusetts residents and not-for-profits during the COVID-19 outbreak. "During this...
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Mar 18, 2020
In response to the serious challenges posed by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) announced today it will cover all medically necessary covered...
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Mar 6, 2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has been monitoring and responding to the serious challenges posed by the outbreak of coronavirus strain COVID-19, and we are taking immediate...
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Mar 4, 2020
In response to tornados that struck Tennessee, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. is expediting access to care for members who live in affected communities. Blue Cross has...
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Feb 28, 2020Company also releases 2019 Annual Report, celebrating the power of partnerships
BOSTON – February 28, 2020 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. reported an adjusted combined after-tax net...
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Feb 25, 2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expanding its value-based payment model into the dental space with a first-of-its-kind arrangement with leading dental group 42 North. This...
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Feb 20, 2020
In response to the growing impact of severe storms and flooding in several Southern U.S. states, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is expanding its offer of expedited access...
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Feb 19, 2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today named six substance use treatment and recovery centers in its network as Blue Distinction® Centers for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery...
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Feb 14, 2020
In response to severe storms and flooding in Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is expediting access...
Feb 3, 2020Sabbatical fellow will support The Trustees volunteer management needs full-time for six monthsToday, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' ("Blue Cross") 14th William C. Van Faasen Community Service Sabbatical Fellow, Lori Sheehan, starts her six month volunteer assignment with The...
Jan 30, 2020The board of directors of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) has elected Dorothy E. Puhy as chair of the board. She succeeds Phyllis R. Yale, whose term has ended. "Dorothy is one of...
Jan 23, 2020Pilot program will measure efficacy of the AposTherapy® biomechanical shoe in reducing pain, improving quality of life without surgeryBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today launched a pilot program to offer members suffering from knee and low back pain an at-home treatment device designed to reduce pain and...
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Jan 7, 2020
In response to the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that impacted Puerto Rico and several other Caribbean islands, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. is expediting access to care for...
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Dec 10, 2019Digital integration allows members to seamlessly switch to PillPack for their pharmacy needs
Managing multiple medications can be difficult and time-consuming. That's why Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a new pharmacy integration in its MyBlue member...
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Nov 21, 2019Blue Cross awards $500,000 to five nonprofits to advance solutions to local health challenges
Today, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") announced the five nonprofit recipients of its new Healthy Living Accelerator Grants. The Healthy Living Accelerator Grants fund...
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Nov 21, 2019A new program will provide Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts employees with financial coaching and contribute $75 per month toward student loans
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced a new benefits initiative designed to help employees struggling with student debt. The company will provide one-on-one...
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Nov 15, 2019
BOSTON — November 15, 2019 — 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 third...
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Nov 12, 2019
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has added an innovative online resource to help members address their mild to moderate anxiety, depression or insomnia and improve their...
Nov 4, 2019Sabbatical fellow will support Camp Harbor View's HR needs full-time for six monthsToday, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' ("Blue Cross") 13th William C. Van Faasen Community Service Sabbatical Fellow, Colleen McLaughlin, starts her six month volunteer assignment with...
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Oct 30, 2019
In response to the outbreak of wildfires in California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is expediting access to care for members who live in the state. BCBSMA has more than 71,000...
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Oct 22, 2019Medicare beneficiaries have until Dec. 7 to choose one of Blue Cross' highly rated, affordable Medicare Advantage plans [i]
This year, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is offering a broad suite of highly rated Medicare options to fit every budget, including a $0 HMO Medicare Advantage plan, a $0 PPO...
Oct 18, 2019BOSTON – October 18, 2019 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) and Southcoast Health System have reached agreement on a new, four-year contract that reflects our mutual...
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Oct 4, 2019Fare reductions begin October 5, providing easy access to Metro Boston's public bike share system during construction
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), in partnership with the system's municipal owners, today announced Bluebikes fare reductions on Saturdays and Sundays through the end of 2019...
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Oct 3, 2019State's largest health plan adds benefit to increase options for non-opioid pain relief
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") today announced that it will offer a new acupuncture benefit starting January 1, 2020. Blue Cross members - except for Medicare Advantage -...
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Sep 24, 2019Working Mother Names Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts As One Of The 2019 "100 Best Companies"Award recognizes excellence in providing parent-friendly benefits and a supportive work environment
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) has been named to the Working Mother 2019 100 Best Companies list. This year's winners were honored for their focus on inclusive benefits for...
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Sep 23, 2019Company ranks in top 10 percent of plans nationally
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) once 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...
Sep 20, 2019Today, 3,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts associates are volunteering at service projects across the Commonwealth focused on improving the health of children and families as part of the...
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Sep 18, 2019Blue Cross to donate $10,000 to Bluebikes' income-eligible program to support easier access to health care and promote sustainable transportation
To support their ongoing efforts to increase accessibility to health care across the Commonwealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) and the City of Boston have announced the...
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Sep 16, 2019
BOSTON — September 16, 2019 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts released the following statement today regarding Southcoast Health: At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, we are...
Sep 9, 2019Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care is pleased to appoint Anna Gosline as its new executive director. The mission of the Massachusetts Coalition for Serious Illness Care is to ensure...
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Sep 4, 2019
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is expanding expedited access to care for members who live in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia, which are all in the path of...
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Aug 30, 2019
In advance of Hurricane Dorian's expected landfall in Florida, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is expediting access to care for our members who live in all 67 counties in the...
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Aug 15, 2019
BOSTON — August 15, 2019 — 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...
Aug 7, 2019Friedberg will lead the company's performance measurement and improvement effortsBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") announced today that Mark Friedberg, M.D., has joined its leadership team as senior vice president of performance measurement and...
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Jul 30, 2019
In response to recent severe storms and flooding in southern Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. is expediting access to care for members who live in affected areas of...
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Jul 24, 2019
In response to recent severe storms and tornado activity, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. is expediting access to care for members who live in affected areas of Cape Cod –...
Jul 23, 2019Company received a top score on the Disability Equality IndexBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts was recognized as a "Best Place to Work" for disability inclusion by the Disability Equality Index. A joint initiative of the American Association of People...
Jul 17, 2019Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' Alternative Quality Contract slowed the rate of medical spending growth by up to 12% while improving patient care over the course of eight years, Harvard...
Jul 12, 2019Quincy Miller, vice chair and president of Eastern Bank, has been elected to the board of directors of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. "Quincy brings impressive leadership experience from...
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Jul 1, 2019Riders can use the code "BlueCross4" in the Bluebikes app to access free Bluebikes rides all day courtesy of Blue Cross, the title sponsor of Metro Boston's publicly-owned bike share system
To celebrate Independence Day and to support a healthy and convenient mode of holiday transportation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts ("Blue Cross") is sponsoring free rides on Bluebikes,...
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Jun 21, 2019
In response to recent severe storms, winds, and flooding, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. is expediting access to care for members who live in affected areas of Ohio and...
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Jun 19, 2019
BOSTON — June 19, 2019 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) has been honored by American Well, the leading national telehealth services provider, for its innovation in...
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Jun 12, 2019
In response to recent severe storms, winds, and flooding, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. is expediting access to care for members who live in affected areas of Arkansas and...