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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently donated 18 projectors and two TVs to Angel Guardians Inc. (AGI) to support both existing initiatives and the development of new programs that will enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities the nonprofit serves. AGI is an Omaha nonprofit dedicated to creating an
When we think about staying healthy, we often focus on physical activity and annual checkups. But true wellness includes your mental and emotional well-being, too. One of the ways you can support your mental health is by practicing self-care. “Self-care is taking care of your body, your nutrition and your mental health,” Caitlin Skow, registered
South Platte students and staff celebrate the donation. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently donated $1,000 to South Platte Public Schools’ physical education program. South Platte received the donation from BCBSNE for taking the pledge to participate in the company’s annual National Walk at Lunch (NW@L) Day event, which brings
For Susan Coughlin, nurse care manager for behavioral health at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), helping members navigate their mental health benefits is more than a job – it’s a passion. “I reach out to our members who’ve had admission to an inpatient level of care,” Coughlin said. “My passion lies in
On Wednesday, April 30, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) partnered with YMCAs across the state to encourage Nebraskans to step toward better health and a stronger community by participating in National Walk at Lunch (NW@L) Day. BCBSNE pledged to donate $5,000 to Special Olympics Nebraska (SONE) if 10,000 walkers registered for the
The Nebraska Blue Foundation will give $300,000 in grant funds to 20 Nebraska nonprofits to support preventive health initiatives and enhance the well-being of seniors across the state. The foundation, which serves as the philanthropic arm of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), opened applications for its inaugural grant cycle at the beginning
