Press Releases

Today, nonprofits around the Commonwealth will get a powerful helping hand as they engage in important projects that may otherwise not be possible due to staffing or budget limitations. Actually,...

BOSTON — September 27, 2016 — Concussion diagnoses among young people in Massachusetts have skyrocketed over the last five years, according to a new study by the Blue Cross Blue Shield...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is among the top-rated health plans in the country, according to the nation's expert on health plan quality. The National Committee for Quality...

Boston — September 15, 2016 — The flu can pack a punch. That's why Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) encourages you to get your annual flu shot to stay healthy during flu...

BOSTON — August 15, 2016 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts‚ Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue‚ Inc. (Blue Cross)‚ announced its second quarter 2016...

A travel warning is currently in place for pregnant woman to avoid an area of Miami due to a mosquito-borne outbreak of the Zika virus. Officials at The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is again demonstrating its commitment to building healthy communities through two local events with The Trustees, Massachusetts' largest...

BOSTON — May 13, 2016 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced its first quarter 2016 financial results...

BOSTON — May 4, 2016 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) honored the accomplishments of four employees at its 13th annual Excellence in Service Awards Reception. As part of...

BOSTON — April 8, 2016 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has named Bruce Nash the new Chief Physician Executive beginning April 11th. Bruce will help expand health care...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is proud to announce progress on its 2015 sustainability goals and the launch of the company's new 2020 sustainability goals, highlighting our...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (Blue Cross) members can now use their smartphone, tablet, or computer for a real-time, secure telehealth visit with a doctor or therapist. For eligible...

Imagine if making health care decisions were as easy as booking a dinner reservation or a hotel stay. With Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (Blue Cross) enhanced Find a Doctor & Estimate...

BOSTON — March 14, 2016 — “We applaud the Governor and the Legislature for their swift and thoughtful action to help combat the ongoing opioid crisis in Massachusetts. Health plans can and...

How will consumer needs, preferences, and life goals shape the way health care is experienced in the future? Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) offers some answers in its 2015...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has launched Message Wire™ by Relay, a new secure mobile messaging solution built just for Blue Cross members. "Our promise is to always put...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced the launch of a comprehensive program aimed at improving quality-of-life for individuals and families facing advanced illnesses...

BOSTON — December 17, 2015 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced the launch of a comprehensive program aimed at improving quality-of-life for individuals and...

BOSTON — December 17, 2015 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has recently named Robin Glasco the new Vice President of Innovation beginning December 14th. Robin’s new...

BOSTON — December 17, 2015 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has recently named Didzis Voldins Vice President of Compliance & Information Security. He is responsible for...

BOSTON — December 4, 2015 — Many Massachusetts seniors will now pay less for their Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) Medicare Supplement, or Medigap, plan in 2016. We...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate...

BOSTON — November 13, 2015 —Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the eighth annual employee-based survey...

Nutrition, physical activity and the environment are major influences on an individual's health and wellness. To help raise the awareness of this important issue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of...

BOSTON — November 13, 2015 —Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., today reported an after-tax net income of $35...

BOSTON — October 20, 2015 —Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) recently announced Beth O'Rorke as the new Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Information...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has announced a broad suite of Medicare options for the 2016 open enrollment period, including its $0 premium plan, and new more flexible...

BOSTON — October 7, 2015 —Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) encourages everyone to get their annual flu shot to stay healthy during flu season. While the Centers for Disease...

BOSTON — October 5, 2015 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has reached an agreement with four Massachusetts physician and hospital organizations to provide care to...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has announced its broad suite of Medicare options for the 2016 open enrollment period. Blue Cross has the highest-rated Medicare PPO plan in...

BOSTON — September 17, 2015 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) has again been recognized as one of the highest-performing health insurers in the United States, according to...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) will hold its fifth annual company-wide Service Day today. Over 3,200 employees will volunteer at 50 different community sites across the state...

BOSTON — September 2, 2015 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) released the following statement about the 2015 Annual Report on the Performance of the Massachusetts Health...

BOSTON — August 21, 2015 — Lyme disease is on the rise, and spreading to new areas. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that Lyme disease continues to peak during the summer season, with

Starting a family is a pivotal time in one's life. To help with this important step, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts(Blue Cross) has compiled a list of resources for its pregnant and...

BOSTON — August 11, 2015 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. (Blue Cross), announced its second quarter 2015 financial...

BOSTON — August 4, 2015 — The summer heat and humidity are in full force. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that extreme heat events, or heat waves, are a leading cause of...

Boston, MA — July 14, 2015 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) announced today that it will offer free identity protection services to all eligible1 members beginning...

JUNE 25, 2015 Statement from Andrew Dreyfus: "Today's ruling by the United States Supreme Court ensures that all Americans, regardless of their income, will have continued access to the health...

Chicopee, MA —June 1, 2015 — Chicopee Mayor Richard Kos kicked off his “Mayor’s Walking Challenge” today. Employees can now receive $25 a month for walking 35,000 steps per week. The...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is increasing the savings available to employers as it continues to experience rapid adoption of its Healthy Actions wellness program designed...

BOSTON — May 15, 2015 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced its first quarter 2015 financial results...

BOSTON — March 25, 2015 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts President and CEO Andrew Dreyfus will join President Obama and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M.Burwell at...

BOSTON — March 20, 2015 — Francis (Frank) X. Callahan, Jr. and Donald Stern have been elected to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) Board of Directors effective March 17,...

BOSTON — March 18, 2015 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has learned that Premera Blue Cross (Premera), a health plan in Washington and Alaska, was the target of a sophisticated...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), today announced the winners of its seventh annual Municipal Blue Innovation Awards. The Awards recognize Massachusetts cities, towns and other...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 3, 2015 — As healthcare leaders and policymakers look to curb spending and improve quality, they should examine models like the Alternative Quality Contract (AQC),...

BOSTON — February 27, 2015 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced a combined after-tax net income of...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) today launched its 2014 annual report website, which focuses on the company's collaborative approach to meeting the health care needs of its 2.8...

BOSTON — February 24, 2015 — We are learning more about the recent cyber-attack on Anthem, Inc. (Anthem). After careful analysis of the data Anthem provided to us, we have discovered that...