Category Archives: Social Mission
[PODCAST] Episode #4: How Body & Soul and the Blues Community Challenge helped one Grand Rapids pastor
Pastor Nathaniel Moody of Brown Hutcherson Ministries in Grand Rapids was a part of the first Body & Soul and the Blues Community Challenge in 2006, and his participation has transformed his personal journey toward good health. He talks with … Continue reading
Broad support for change that is vital for Michigan’s future
One of the hallmarks of good public policy is how many people with different points of view come forward to endorse it as the right thing to do. This is happening as Senate Bills 61 and 62 make their way … Continue reading
Gov. Snyder’s plan to transition BCBSM enjoys widespread support
As the Michigan Legislature returns to complete its work for 2012, Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposal to modernize Michigan’s antiquated, inconsistent 32-year old system of health insurance regulations is an issue that is generating broad-based public support. Over Thanksgiving weekend, The … Continue reading
Michigan State House Insurance Committee hearing testimony from BCBSM
Most Favored Nation status and competing health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Editorial endorsing Gov. Snyder’s proposal gets to heart of matter
The Detroit Free Press got to the heart of the matter this morning in its editorial endorsing Gov. Snyder’s proposal to enable Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to transition to become a nonprofit mutual insurer – it is “good … Continue reading
BCBSM Transition: Medigap and Medicare Advantage in Michigan
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
We will still be Caring for Michigan
In 1939 – two years before the bombing at Pearl Harbor brought America into World War II – groups of Michigan doctors and hospitals formed prepaid health care plans that would become Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Times have changed … Continue reading
Michigan Attorney General Schuette: Public charitable assets ‘locked and secured’ under BCBSM legislation
We’ve written here on more than one occasion to dispel misinformation surrounding the legislation pending in Lansing to transition BCBSM to a nonprofit mutual insurance company. The legislation sustains BCBSM as a nonprofit, prohibits it from converting to a for-profit … Continue reading
BCBSM’s commitment to charitable mission is clear
Gov. Snyder’s proposal to transition Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to a nonprofit mutual health insurer received overwhelming bipartisan support in the Michigan Senate last week. Still, people who are concerned about the legislation continue to advocate for changes. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
Governor’s proposal for Blues speaks to a changed state, huge opportunity for Michigan (with infographic)
Blue Cross has long stood for its nonprofit mission of providing access to care, working to keep health care affordable, and improving both the quality of care and the health of Michigan’s residents. That’s the legacy we’ve honed over the … Continue reading
