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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Offers New Digital Program for Menopause as Part of Comprehensive Family Building and Women’s Health Support Solution

03.15.2023

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Maintains a Strong Financial Position in Volatile and Uncertain Economic Times

03.01.2023

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‘Creating Community Connections and Spaces’ Grant Funding to Improve Health, Well-Being for Washtenaw Co. Older Adults

02.23.2023

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Over $270K in ‘Advancing Maternal Health Equity’ Grants Awarded to Reduce Disparities and Improve Maternal Health Outcomes in Vulnerable Communities

01.23.2023

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AF Group Completes its Acquisition of AmeriTrust Group

01.03.2023

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Expands Blueprint for Affordability as Six Organizations Agree to Full Financial Accountability Model

12.14.2022

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110 Food Pantries Awarded Grant Funding to Improve Michigan’s Food Ecosystem

12.07.2022

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Blue Care Network of Michigan Partners with SE Michigan Providers to Offer New Local HMO Network Option for 2023 Individual and Medicare Enrollment

12.05.2022

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Building Healthy Communities program awarded to 210 K-12 schools, improving health and well-being of Michigan’s children

12.01.2022

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Pistons Tip Off 4th Annual #MIKidsCan Pistons Kids Day Sweepstakes

11.28.2022

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Detroit Lions Announce 2022 #MIKidsCan Turkey Day VIP Winner

11.22.2022

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Kids Can Win an Exclusive Thanksgiving Experience by Entering 2022 Turkey Day VIP Sweepstakes

10.24.2022

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Advancing Maternal Health Equity Grant Request for Applications Now Open

10.19.2022

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Expands Access to Virtual Mental Health Care, Providing Greater Access to Members

09.29.2022

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Elevates the Critical Role of Primary Care Physicians in the Treatment of Patients’ Behavioral and Mental Health Care Needs

09.13.2022

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Blue Cross ‘Mascot Mindfulness’ meditation series now available featuring Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons’ mascots

09.07.2022

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Blue Care Network Offers Members Care From Anywhere with Virtual Primary Care Plan for 2023 Open Enrollment

08.30.2022

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Files More Deeply Reduced Premiums for ACA Individual Plans Thanks to Extension of Federal Subsidy Program

08.24.2022

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Blue Cross Strengthens Health Care Safety Net, Awarding Nearly $900,000 to Clinics

08.23.2022

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Offers Integrated Family Building, Maternity Care Program to Support Different Paths to Parenthood, Improve Clinical Outcomes

08.10.2022

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United Dairy Industry of Michigan, Blue Cross and Blue Cross Complete Partner on Grant Funding to Improve Food Pantry Infrastructure

07.25.2022

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Five Grants Awarded to Organizations Dedicated to ‘Building Bridges’ for At-Risk Populations

07.19.2022

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Blue Cross awards $50,000 grant to Corktown Health Institute to support growing need for LGBTQIA+-affirming services

06.23.2022

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network Offer More Plans, New Localized HMO Network Option for 2023 ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment

06.09.2022

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Members Elect 11 to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Board of Directors

06.01.2022

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Recognized by J.D. Power for Highest Member Satisfaction Among Commercial Health Plans in Michigan

05.26.2022

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Safety Net grant program applications accepted through June 3

05.04.2022

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Michigan schools encouraged to apply for Building Healthy Communities program

04.28.2022

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Launches Joint Venture with Honest Medical Group to Assist Doctors in Delivering High-Quality, Cost-Effective Patient Care for Medicare Patients

04.25.2022

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Subsidiary AF Group Announces Acquisition of Ameritrust Group

04.12.2022

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Blue Care Network to Launch Blue Cross Personalized Medicine, Michigan’s First End to End Pharmacogenomics Precision Medicine Program

04.05.2022

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to Post One Percent Net Income Margin After Dedicating $860 Million in 2021 to Help Members and Customers During COVID-19 Pandemic

03.01.2022

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Nearly $500,000 in grants awarded to 4 SUD recovery communities in Upper Peninsula

01.19.2022

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From Driving Innovation to Award-Winning Recognition

12.29.2021

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20 Michigan Schools to Receive Salad Bars, Bolstering Produce Choices and Enhancing School Meals

12.08.2021

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‘Addressing Food and Nutrition Insecurity to Improve Health Equity’ Grants Awarded

12.01.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Announces Sole Ownership of NASCO to Accelerate Digital Evolution and Expand Market Capabilities

12.01.2021

Detroiter LaNya King, winner of the 2021 #MIKidsCan Turkey Day VIP Sweepstakes.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Lions announce 2021 #MIKidsCan Turkey Day VIP winner

11.22.2021

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212 Michigan K-12 schools awarded Building Healthy Communities program to improve children’s health

11.09.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Lions Kick Off 2021 Turkey Day VIP Sweepstakes

10.25.2021

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BCBSM Maintains $0 Premium Plans, Offers Enhanced Pharmacy and Supplemental Benefits for 2022 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

10.13.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Grand Rapids Community College and West Michigan Works! launch new Health Insurance Agent Apprenticeship Program

10.12.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage Plans Scored Highly by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

10.08.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Contributes $5 Million to MHA Keystone Center, Expanding Longtime Investment in Safety and Quality of Health Care

09.16.2021

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‘Adolescent Suicide Prevention for Schools and Communities’ online resources now available to educators and communities across Michigan

09.07.2021

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‘Addressing Food and Nutrition Insecurity to Improve Health Equity’ Request for Proposals Now Open

08.24.2021

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Blue Cross provides $904,500 to strengthen Michigan’s safety net

08.19.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network Will Cover COVID-19 Booster Doses at No Cost to Members

08.18.2021

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Paul Mozak named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

08.18.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Expands Physician Support with Acquisition of Management Services Organization

08.10.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation award $100,000 in grant funding to Hamilton-McFarlan Senior Health Center

08.02.2021

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Statement from Daniel J. Loepp, President & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, on the Company’s Investment in Evio Pharmacy Solutions

06.22.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Dedicated Senior Medical Centers Announce Locations of Dedicated’s Six New Primary Care Centers in Metro Detroit

06.16.2021

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Innovative Option for Young Adults Offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network Along with Moderate Rate Changes for 2022 ACA Marketplace Health Plans

06.14.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Meijer Pharmacy launch COVID-19 vaccination campaign for persons with disabilities

06.01.2021

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Building Healthy Communities Program Available to Meet the Health and Well-Being Needs of Michigan Students

05.12.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Pistons Hosting 2021 #MIKidsCan Kids Appreciation Week, Daily Giveaways

05.03.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Red Wings Announce #MIKidsCan Goalie Helmet Design Contest Winner

04.23.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Strengthening the Safety Net program Call for Grant Applications Now Open Through June 4

04.15.2021

A senior couple hosts a telehealth meeting on a tablet with a physician.

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Spectrum Health to Provide In-Network Care for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO Members Starting July 1

04.13.2021

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A Joint Statement on Voting Laws

04.13.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Brings Personalized, Simplified Health Care Experience to Customers, Members with New Coordinated Care Portfolio Offering

03.25.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Moderates 2021 Rates for Small Business Customers

03.19.2021

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Strong Investment Returns Support Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as the Company Achieves a Modest Operating Margin and Devotes $1.3 Billion to Help Members and Customers During COVID-19 Pandemic

03.01.2021

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CEO: Inclusion and diversity report shows our enhanced pursuit of equity

02.23.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network Members Will Pay Zero Out-of-Pocket Costs for COVID-19 Treatment Through September 30

02.10.2021

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341 Michigan K-12 Schools Awarded Building Healthy Communities Program to Improve Children’s Health

01.27.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Award Six Nonprofit Organizations $300,000 in Supportive Housing Grants

01.26.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Partners with OptumRx for Pharmacy Benefit Management Services

01.06.2021

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan awards Mid-Michigan clinic grant for food pantry

12.17.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan partners with Dedicated Senior Medical Centers as they open six primary care centers in Wayne County

12.14.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will provide $0 cost sharing for COVID-19 vaccine coverage

12.10.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan adds seven more health organizations to transformative Blueprint for Affordability payment model

12.09.2020

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$650,000 in Suicide Prevention Funding Awarded to Michigan Organizations

12.03.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Extends No-Cost COVID-19 Treatment through March 31, 2021

11.30.2020

2020 Turkey Day VIP winner Oliver Long playing basketball in 2019.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Detroit Lions Announce 2020 #MIKidsCan Turkey Day VIP Winner

11.19.2020

How Employers Can Promote a Healthy Work Environment

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan partners with Premise Health, providing new employee health and wellness center offering to group customers

11.11.2020

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BCBSM and Detroit Lions kick off 2020 Turkey Day VIP Sweepstakes

10.28.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Announces 2020 Safety Net Clinic Awards

10.19.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan lowers rates, offers new $0 premium and copay plans, added supplemental benefits for 2021 Medicare annual enrollment period

10.15.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Awards $50,000 Grant to Covenant Community Care in Detroit to Expand Access to Dental Care

10.12.2020

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Building Healthy Communities Program Expanded to Meet Unique, Changing Educational Needs

09.09.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Michigan Dental Association to Supply $1 Million in PPE for Local Dentists Amid COVID-19

08.24.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Complete of Michigan Provide $100,000 to Gleaners Community Food Bank to Address Food Insecurity

08.20.2020

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$575,000 Available to Help Michigan Health Care Providers Fight Suicide

08.19.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to Return More Than $21 Million to Current, Under-65 Individual Plan Subscribers in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

08.17.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Sees Volume of Health Care Claims Returning to Pre-Pandemic Levels

08.10.2020

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Blue Care Network of Michigan Expands Provider Network Flexibility, Simplifies Coverage with Two New Plan Offerings

08.03.2020

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Statement from Daniel J. Loepp on Implicit Bias in Health Care

07.09.2020

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Blue Cross Statement: Our Coverage – and our Company – Does Not Discriminate

06.15.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network Moderate Rates for 2021 ACA Plans

06.12.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Donates $25,000 to Midland Community for Disaster Relief Efforts

06.10.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to Extend No-Cost Benefits for COVID-19 Treatment Through Year’s End

06.09.2020

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Michigan K-12 Schools Invited to Apply for Wellness Program Focused on Improving Children’s Health and Well-Being

05.28.2020

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Infusion of $5 million From Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Leads to 72 Percent Increase in Michigan Physicians Using Telehealth Care

05.27.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to Return More Than $100 Million to Insured Customers and Members for Medical, Dental and Vision Premiums

05.20.2020

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AmeriHealth Caritas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Name Paul Loffreda Market President of Blue Cross Complete of Michigan

05.18.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Recognized by J.D. Power for Highest Member Satisfaction Among Commercial Health Plans in Michigan

05.14.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Expands Efforts to Address Health Disparities by Supporting Wayne State University, Wayne State Physician Group and ACCESS’s Mobile COVID-19 Testing Program

05.13.2020

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Behavioral Health Professionals Create Free Virtual Group Therapy Programs to Support Members’ Mental Health Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic

05.11.2020

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