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
In March 2025, the Nebraska Blue Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), awarded a three-year $600,000 grant to Project Access, a Health Center Association of Nebraska (HCAN) program that supports the seven Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) across the state. FQHCs, also known as community health centers, are
https://vimeo.com/1168509547/0828e41a32?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has released its 2025 Community Investment and Social Impact Report, showcasing how the company lived out its mission of championing the health and well-being of its members and the communities it serves. Since 1939, BCBSNE has built a legacy of community engagement. In 2025, the company continued
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) members enrolled in an employer group or ACA health care plan have expanded access to virtual care through Telescope Health. Founded and led by physicians, Telescope Health offers BCBSNE members new virtual care capabilities, including behavioral health visits and a 24/7 nurse line.
The Nebraska Blue Foundation recently awarded McCook’s Community Hospital Health Foundation a $10,000 grant to support its ROOTS Student Housing Project, which addresses a major barrier to rural clinical training: Lack of housing. ROOTS, which is short for Rural Opportunities Offering Tomorrow’s Success, is a new 12-unit apartment building in McCook that will provide students
This fall, Sandhills High School installed a building-wide filtration system to improve water quality and support well-being with assistance from a $5,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) Healthy Home Team initiative. Healthy Home Team provides $500 grants to high schools across the state to fund local well-being projects. In 2025,
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) partnered with 17 YMCAs in October to deliver free flu shots for community members from Omaha to McCook. Hy-Vee Pharmacy, Public Health Solutions and Red Willow County Health Department administered flu shots to 410 Nebraskans across the state through the clinics. These annual flu shot clinics allow
The Nebraska Blue Foundation has donated $25,000 to Food Bank for the Heartland to help the nonprofit continue to keep Nebraska families fed as demands for food increase. In addition, the foundation has invested $300,000 in grant funds to 20 Nebraska nonprofits. The foundation, which serves as the philanthropic arm of Blue Cross and
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), in partnership with YMCAs across the state, is offering 18 free flu shot clinics throughout October. These clinics are open to everyone six years of age and older, regardless of health insurance coverage. Visit NebraskaBlue.com/FluShot to register for an appointment at one of the upcoming clinics: Fallbrook
