The Combined Health Agencies Drive (CHAD), Fremont Moo baseball team and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) hosted CHAD Night on Friday, July 11, celebrating 24 Nebraska health agencies whose focus is on improving the lives of Nebraskans facing medical challenges. Through its Health of Nebraska sponsorship, BCBSNE supports CHAD and its member
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) employees rounded the bases in June for Food Bank for the Heartland’s Strike Out Hunger competition. This year, BCBSNE supplied 15,747 meals for individuals and families in 93 counties across Nebraska and western Iowa. Each summer, Food Bank for the Heartland puts on a friendly competition among
For the fourth year in a row, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) was one of ten Omaha businesses that hosted a young professional's career day for 90 high school students selected by the Latino Center of the Midlands (LCM). Nine of those students took part in the day of learning at BCBSNE
In 2020, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) expanded its remote work opportunities to communities across the state. As part of a pilot program, 10 new remote employees joined the company in August 2020 as customer service representatives. Today, approximately 12% of BCBSNE’s workforce is fully remote, spanning various departments across the organization.
Getting preventive care reduces the risk for diseases, disabilities and death. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, millions of people across the United States miss out on recommended preventive health care services. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) Susan Coughlin, a registered nurse care manager, spoke about the importance
As part of its mission to help members access quality, affordable health care, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) announced today a series of improvements to the prior authorization process. Alongside other national insurance providers, BCBSNE and other Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies announced six commitments that will make the process faster,
Summer has officially begun! While it can be exciting to get outside and enjoy all the season has to offer, the summer months still pose safety concerns. Here are some tips on how to stay safe during the warmer months: Keep your cool The sun is the hottest and the ultraviolet rays are the strongest
Changes are coming to Morrill Elementary School this summer, as new physical education equipment gets installed with support from a Project Fit America (PFA) grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE). PFA is a nonprofit organization that promotes innovative fitness education in elementary and middle schools nationwide, with a focus on creating
Yesterday, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed the Ensuring Transparency in Prior Authorization Act (LB 77) into law. The new law reforms the prior authorization (PA) processes that require a patient’s health plan to approve a service or medication before it can be provided and seeks to streamline processes and increase transparency and accountability. “Timely access
Over 90 high schools across Nebraska will receive $500 grants to support the health and well-being of their students and communities through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) Healthy Home Team initiative. BCBSNE kicked off the second year of its Healthy Home Team initiative in April, inviting high schools across the state to
