Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) hit it out of the park during Food Bank for the Heartland’s Strike Out Hunger campaign, where employees donated 5,603 meals to help tackle food insecurity in Nebraska and western Iowa. Every June, Food Bank for the Heartland brings local businesses together in friendly competition to see which company can raise the most meals for the food bank’s 93-county service area. Companies are sorted
The Nebraska Blue Foundation has awarded $300,000 in grant funding to 20 Nebraska nonprofits to support programs focused on senior well-being and increasing access to preventive healthcare across the state. The foundation, which serves as the philanthropic arm of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), invited nonprofits to apply for its spring 2026 grant cycle earlier
Morrill Elementary School recently celebrated the installation of new indoor and outdoor physical education equipment provided by 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 schools nationwide, with a focus on creating physically educated children and empowering
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently wrapped up its National Volunteer Month celebration, with 72 employees donating more than 200 hours in support of Nebraska nonprofits. Observed each April, National Volunteer Month highlights the impact and importance of volunteers at a local, state and national level. Every year, BCBSNE recognizes the month
With the demands of daily life, prioritizing your wellness can easily slip to the bottom of your to-do list. This is exactly what happened to Curtis Thompson, a service engineer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE). Constant joint pain, health concerns and general unhappiness affected how he felt day-to-day, and improving his
As the health benefits landscape continues to evolve, many employers are looking for new ways to offer coverage that balances flexibility, employee choice and predictable costs. One option gaining traction is the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement, or ICHRA. PersonalBlue is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) ICHRA solution, designed to make health benefits easier to manage for both employers and employees. What is an ICHRA? An ICHRA
Spring is often seen as a season of renewal, a natural moment to reset routines, refresh goals and take proactive steps toward better health. For Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) nurse care manager Molle Barker, spring is also the perfect time to remind members that preventive care is one of the most powerful tools they have for staying
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) is proud to support 23 nonprofits across the state through its Health of Nebraska sponsorship. This sponsorship uplifts organizations that provide resources, programs and services to Nebraskans impacted by medical diagnoses. All sponsorship recipients are part of Combined Health Agencies Drive (CHAD), an organization that has supported
2026 award recipients take the field at Memorial Stadium during the Huskers Spring Game. Five Nebraska educators were recognized with the Outstanding Nebraska Teacher Award as part of the Touchdown for Teachers (T4T) campaign at Nebraska’s Spring Football Game on Saturday, March 28. This award recognizes educators for their commitment to improving the lives of
Last fall, the Nebraska Blue Foundation, which powers Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) philanthropic initiatives, hosted its second grant cycle, investing $300,000 in nonprofits working to strengthen Nebraska communities. The foundation contributed to programs that support economic vitality and the development of “third places,” community spaces where people connect outside of home and work. Among the organizations selected, several are shaping Nebraska’s future by advancing the
