Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Fresh air, family, and giving back to our community — it doesn’t get much better than that. This week, our Hingham office garden was buzzing with extra energy for our annual Sprouts for Sprouts family volunteer event! Our associates brought their little ones to work for a fun, hands-on day of harvesting fresh produce, weeding, and mulching. Through our wonderful partnership with The Trustees of Reservations, our employee-maintained garden does more than just beautify our campus. It’s a green initiative that allows us to cultivate organic, nutritious vegetables to support those in need, with all harvests donated directly to the Weymouth Food Pantry to help nourish local families. A huge thank you to our incredible associate volunteers and their hard-working little helpers for making a real impact!

We’re honored to once again receive Accredited status for our Commercial HMO/ POS, PPO, and Exchange plans from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), whose mission is to improve the quality of health care. Their rigorous standards are based on criteria that improve care, enhance service, and reduce costs. “When our members turn to their health plan at some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives, we’re committed to ensuring they get access to clinical care that meets the highest standards. This result reflects that commitment, and is made possible by our strong relationships with our broad network of exceptional clinicians and hospital systems.” - Sarah Iselin, President and CEO, Blue Cross MA Learn More: https://bit.ly/4wl07ZO

Labs, sick visits, routine vaccines. Why should you know if care is preventive or diagnostic? They’re covered differently by your health plan, so knowing the difference can help you avoid surprise bills. *Sign in to MyBlue to see what’s covered under your plan.

We’re answering the top five most common member questions right here. Spoiler alert: All the answers to your most common questions can be found through MyBlue, your online member account. Sign in or create an account: https://bit.ly/4xdkmcM

Minita Shah-Mara our Chief People Officer, is the driving force behind our company culture that prizes inclusion, innovation, and empathy. See how she and her team empower all our associates to make a positive impact for our members and community. Learn more about working with us at https://bit.ly/4l6fdfF.

At Blue Cross MA, we’re serious about living our company values. And that means we take the time to honor associates who go above and beyond to exemplify those values. Congratulations to our 2026 Living Our Values Award winners: Be the Example Award winner: Tamara Davidson Tamie creates company events that are innovative, inclusive, and inspiring. Her dedication to excellence, collaboration, and a “can-do” spirit is an example to us all. Be Curious Award winner: Venkata Subbaiah M. Venkat’s curiosity led to the development of new, more efficient tools. He embraces a learning mindset, consistently expands his skills, and shares his learnings with colleagues. Be Kind Award winner: Siobhan Barden Siobhan steps up as a peer coach and is known for always being the first to offer a helping hand and a word of genuine encouragement. Her uplifting energy sets the tone for her team. Be Courageous Award winner: Andrew Ferris Andrew proposed a bold plan for a stalled project and rallied teammates to try something new. His courageous idea ultimately kept things on track by challenging the status quo. Be Community Focused Award winner: Marisa S. Carrasquillo, BPH, MHA Marisa has been a Service Day coordinator for six years, serves on our BlueCrew Leadership Council, and dedicates free time to community organizations. Thank you for all you do!

Managing your health plan shouldn’t be complicated. The MyBlue app puts everything you need at your fingertips, from claims status to prescription refills. We quizzed some of our members to see how many of these powerful features they knew about. Learn more about what it can do here: https://bit.ly/3IIMgJt Some MyBlue app features may not be available depending on your plan. Check your plan benefits for details.

We’re honored to be named to #TheCivic50 by Points of Light for the 7th year in a row, and to hold on to the top spot in the health care sector! This is a testament to our commitment to stand side-by-side with our neighbors and not-for-profit partners to build a stronger, healthier community — today and in the future. Thank you to our associate volunteers for showing up and giving back! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4xQIimW

In partnership with Massachusetts College of Art and Design and UMass Boston, and as part of our #Boston250 sponsorship with the City of Boston, we launched a contest asking students to create Bluebikes representing their visions for healthier communities and a healthier environment. The winners’ bikes are now rolling through Greater Boston beside our new Blue Cross MA design representing healthier people. Plus, each student won a financial award to support their education and their schools received a donation. Learn more about the design contest at the link below. https://bit.ly/4gtQcfv

This Juneteenth, we’re reflecting on the importance of community, freedom, and collective action. We’re incredibly proud of our Black Professionals Network (BPN) Employee Resource Group for organizing a volunteering project for our associates at Zoo New England's Franklin Park Zoo to honor the day. It was a powerful way to get outside, connect, give back, and celebrate together.