Monthly Archives: May 2011
How Big Is the Impact of Health Care Reform on Free Clinics and Other ‘Safety Net’ Providers for Michigan’s Uninsured?
Much of the talk about health care reform has centered on how it will affect Medicare, individuals or private businesses. But how will it affect the organizations that provide care to those who are uninsured or underinsured? Leaders from free … Continue reading
Grand Rapids Students Get a Surprise Visit From Detroit Lions QB
A morning that typically would be filled with reading, writing and arithmetic was instead a star-studded, action-packed start of the day for 200 Grand Rapids students on Monday. Matthew Stafford, starting quarterback for the Detroit Lions, surprised students from four … Continue reading
BCBSM Members: Six New Ways To Save On Purchases That Help You Get In Shape And Enjoy Summer
It’s springtime, and that means summer is right around the corner. Right now our members can save on purchases to help them shape up for the warm-weather season with our Healthy Blue Xtras program. Members must sign up online to … Continue reading
A Case Study in Workplace Wellness: Rehmann Group
We all know a healthier workforce is a more productive workforce. The Saginaw-based Rehmann Group agrees. The tax-planning and financial consulting services group believed in supporting changes to help its 600+ employees live a healthy lifestyle. By working with BCBSM … Continue reading
Michigan Blue Cross Members: Find a Doctor, View Your Claims and Access Member Discounts on Your Mobile Phone
If you’re part of the 40 percent of adults in the U.S. who use your mobile device to access everything from funny videos to business email and bank statements, you’ll be glad to know you can now access BCBSM.com and … Continue reading
Brush Up on Tigers Trivia for a Chance to Win Tickets to ‘Ernie,’ the Play by Mitch Albom
Many folks on our team here at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan were very fortunate to work with Ernie Harwell while he was still alive and share very fond memories. Some may not realize this about Ernie, but in … Continue reading
For Young Adults: There Really Are Affordable Alternatives to High-Cost Health Insurance Plans
If you’re just getting ready for college graduation, there are a lot of things to be excited about, but chances are, health insurance isn’t one of them. Young adults between the ages of 19 and 25 make up nearly one-fifth … Continue reading
The Long Road to Renaissance and the Evolution of Our Commitment to Michigan’s Core Cities
As I witness the completion of newly renovated Renaissance Center offices, the unfurling of banners and months of intensive planning become reality, I realize that I’ve never been more proud of what we’ve accomplished during my five years here as … Continue reading
