Author Archives: Blues Perspectives

Next steps for BCBSM transition to nonprofit mutual insurer

By Blues Perspectives – March 22, 2013

Monday marked a landmark change in Michigan’s insurance code, abolishing antiquated regulations and setting the stage for a fair and competitive health care marketplace for Michigan consumers. By signing Senate Bill 61 and 62 into law, Governor Snyder has started … Continue reading →

Storify: After unanimous Senate approval, bills to reform Michigan’s insurance market, transition BCBSM head to House Insurance Committee

By Blues Perspectives – February 11, 2013

The state House Insurance Committee last week took up Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposal to modernize Michigan’s health care regulatory system by transitioning Blue Cross to a nonprofit mutual insurance company. The bills passed the state Senate unanimously earlier this month. … Continue reading →

Michigan State House Insurance Committee hearing testimony from BCBSM

By Blues Perspectives – November 20, 2012

Most Favored Nation status and competing health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

BCBSM Transition: Medigap and Medicare Advantage in Michigan

By Blues Perspectives – November 19, 2012

As hearings continue in our state capitol on the transition of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to a nonprofit mutual, here is the full presentation that Mark Cook, vice president of Governmental Affairs for Blue Cross Blue Shield of … Continue reading →

Infographic: What would transitioning BCBSM to a nonprofit mutual mean?

By Blues Perspectives – October 10, 2012

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BCBSM Members: Six New Ways To Save On Purchases That Help You Get In Shape And Enjoy Summer

By Blues Perspectives – May 16, 2011

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 →

The BCBSM Team Warms up at the Motown Winter Blast

By Blues Perspectives – February 21, 2011

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan was one of the sponsors of the 2011 Motown Winter Blast. As our dietitian and health coach, Grace Derocha, pointed out during her snow-shoeing demonstration for WXYZ Channel 7, we proudly support events that … Continue reading →