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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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...
Jun 12, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Honors Associates During Annual Excellence in Service AwardsNew Bedford resident is given Volunteer of the Year distinctionBOSTON — June 12, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) celebrated its 10th annual Excellence in Service Awards, honoring associates who volunteered their time and expertise...
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Jun 10, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts teams up with the Massachusetts Senior Games to kick off the 22nd annual summer athletic games
SPRINGFIELD & BOSTON, Mass., June 10, 2013 — For the 10th year in a row, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and the Massachusetts Senior Games are teaming up to bring a spirit of...
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May 17, 2013Area legislators and funders see how Project Bread's Chefs in Head Start Program is changing the way low-income children and their parents think about healthy food
BOSTON, MA — May 17, 2013 — Project Bread, Lynn Economic Opportunity, Inc. (LEO), and elected officials gathered yesterday to thank Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) for...
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May 15, 2013
BOSTON — May 15, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced its first quarter 2013 financial results...
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May 1, 2013Move saves the taxpayers $575,000 in health insurance premium costs
BOSTON — May 1, 2013 — The Town of Douglas is making health insurance plan design changes and switching health plan providers to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA). Effective...
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Apr 24, 2013State's largest health plan supports members and community during tragedy
BOSTON -- April 24, 2013 -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts extends our gratitude to the heroic efforts of law enforcement, first responders and caregivers who have worked so courageously...
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Apr 2, 2013Ten companies complete health care boot camp to understand how their companies fit into broader industry
BOSTON -- April 2, 2013 -- Healthbox, a leading business accelerator that supports early-stage health care companies, kicked off its second program today in Kendall Square. After completing the...
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Mar 25, 2013Physical Activity Supports Mayor Menino's Boston Moves for Health Campaign
Boston — March 25, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and Playworks are partnering to increase physical activity for more than 14,000 Boston Public School students in 31...
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Mar 21, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts releases 2012 Annual Report
Boston — March 21, 2013 — Exceptional and affordable health care is possible in Massachusetts if the health care community continues to work together in a spirit of shared responsibility...
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Mar 18, 2013
BOSTON — March 18, 2013 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), the trusted health plan of cities and towns for more than 75 years, today announced the winners of its fifth annual...
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Mar 12, 2013High-quality, lower-cost option offered by the Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts provides municipalities with the opportunity for significant savings
Boston — March 12, 2013 — Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts (BBA), a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), today announced it will offer Select Blue...
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Mar 1, 2013Reports modest operating margin of 0.9% for the year
BOSTON—March 1, 2013 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. announced a combined operating income of $58.3 million and...
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Feb 27, 2013Largest health care system in Central New England is latest to join innovative payment program
BOSTON—February 27, 2013 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and UMass Memorial Health Care, the largest health care system in Central New England and the clinical partner of the...
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Feb 7, 2013Donations have supported over 200 groups across Massachusetts
Boston — February 7, 2013 — The Catalyst Fund, a partnership between the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (BCBSMA) associates,...
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Jan 17, 2013Partnership with Leading Organizations Fosters Sustainable Healthare Innovation Community
Boston — January 17, 2013 — Healthbox, a company that has created a platform to discover and foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the healthcare industry, and their anchor partner, Blue...
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Jan 11, 2013Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts urges members to get a flu shot
Boston — January 11, 2013 — This year's influenza pandemic may be one of the worst outbreaks in recent history, with more than 700 confirmed cases in Boston. With the flu sending many people...
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Nov 30, 2012
BOSTON — November 30, 2012 — Each year, 1 in 3 Americans age 65 or older fall down, and the risk of falling increases with age. A fall can easily occur by tripping over a throw rug, stumbling...
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Nov 15, 2012Continued disciplined strategy results in modest year-to-date 1.1% operating margin
BOSTON — November 15, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, (BCBSMA) Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc. (BCBSMA HMO Blue) today announced a combined...
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Nov 14, 2012Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts inaugural event supports local non-profits
BOSTON — November 14, 2012 — More than 100 runners and walkers showed up on a cold November day at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' Hingham location to participate in the company's...
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Nov 9, 2012Ten Health Care Entrepreneurs Pitch their Businesses to Industry Executives and Investors
BOSTON — November 9, 2012 — Ten startups took the stage earlier today to showcase their innovative approaches to creating better health care outcomes to investors, sponsors, and mentors....
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Nov 9, 2012Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is honored in the "Largest Employer" category
BOSTON — November 9, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is 'A Top Place to Work' according to The Boston Globe. BCBSMA, with 3500 employees, was recognized as one of...
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Nov 7, 2012New Service Delivery and Payment Model Slated to Begin April 2013
BOSTON — November 7, 2012 — Blue Care Partnership, a joint initiative between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) and the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP), a...
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Nov 7, 2012
BOSTON — November 7, 2012 — Yesterday's election reaffirmed that our country will move forward on the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) promise to extend health insurance to millions of uninsured...
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Oct 17, 2012October 23 Forum will provide small business owners the tools and tips to successfully grow their companies
BOSTON — October 17, 2012 WHAT Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), in partnership with the Hispanic-American Chamber of Commerce (HACC) will host the 8th annual Jumpstart Your...
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Oct 17, 2012Offers many affordable plan options starting as low as $28 for seniors and Medicare beneficiaries
BOSTON — October 17, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA), which offers the nation's top-ranked Medicare PPO plan and the #25 Medicare Advantage plan, according to the...
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Sep 26, 2012Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts offers tips for staying healthy this Flu season
BOSTON — September 26, 2012 — Before the cool weather from the fall and winter months set in, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts encourages members to get their annual flu shot early....
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Sep 21, 2012Dorothy E. Puhy and Phyllis R. Yale join Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' Board of Directors
BOSTON — September 21, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' Board of Directors announced today that Dorothy E. Puhy and Phyllis R. Yale have joined the Board of Massachusetts'...
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Sep 21, 2012State's largest health plan is also among top plans in the country for private commercial plans
BOSTON — September 21, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is the top-ranked Medicare Advantage PPO health plan in America, and the #25 Medicare Advantage plan, according to NCQA's...
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Sep 21, 2012
BOSTON — September 21, 2012 — Andrew Dreyfus, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, outlined a four-point plan to build an exceptional and affordable health care system...
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Sep 19, 2012Incident does not involve medical information, and does not affect the data of any members
Statement by Jason Robart, Chief Human Resources Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts BOSTON — September 19, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts was recently informed of...
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Sep 10, 2012Grants celebrate Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' 75 years of commitment to the community
BOSTON — September 10, 2012 — To recognize Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts' (BCBSMA) 75th anniversary today, four local not-for-profits each received a $75,000 grant to promote...
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Aug 27, 2012More than 3,000 employees to provide more than 16,000 hours of volunteer service to 29 nonprofit organizations across the state on September 25
BOSTON — August 27, 2012 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) will celebrate its 75-year legacy of community partnership and support with its second annual company-wide Service...