The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can make sticking to your goals difficult to navigate. Between office parties, family gatherings and all the sweets and treats the season has to offer, it’s easy to let your mental and physical wellness fall out of focus. Here are a few tips from Blue Cross and
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently wrapped up its 2023 United Way of the Midlands (UWM) Campaign with 606 employees participating to raise $389,689. UWM is a local charitable organization dedicated to helping the most vulnerable work toward independence through programs fostering basic needs, education and financial stability. For over 30 years, BCBSNE’s
Know someone who is Medicare eligible? Here’s a guide to help them assess their plan options and pick the one that fits their needs, especially during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 every year. Where to start First, if you are enrolling your loved one on their behalf, you must have written
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently hosted its second annual Belonging at Blue Summit, which celebrates the company’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The week-long event was produced and planned by BCBSNE’s six employee resource groups (ERGs) and featured daily sessions that highlighted each of the ERGs’ missions: Young Professionals
Ditch the earmuffs, gloves and outerwear, it’s summertime! While it can be exciting to exercise outdoors without the risk of frostbite, the summer months still pose safety concerns. Here are some tips on how to stay safe in the sun: Avoid the midday hours The sun is the hottest and the ultraviolet rays are the
Nebraskans across the state laced up their sneakers and walked toward better health on Wednesday, April 26 for National Walk at Lunch (NW@L) Day. NW@L Day is an annual event hosted by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) and YMCAs across the state encouraging Nebraskans to take a few minutes out of their
Justin Rathbone has been working through his anxiety and depression since he was 16 and found a way to manage the symptoms with medication until the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March of 2020. “It put salt in the wound and made it much more difficult to deal with,” said Rathbone, cloud engineer at Blue Cross
In honor of Limb Loss Awareness Month, Heather Mills, associate agile project manager at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), shared her story on the loss of her foot. Her journey began in 2013 when she went to the doctor with calf pain. “The doctor did a scan of my leg from the
Did you know that February is American Heart Month? In honor of the occasion, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska invites you to check out these tips to keep your heart healthy: Get moving Physical activity is essential for heart health. Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, like brisk
For Vicki Snyder, Erica Brouhard and Leslie Booker, being a part of Team Blue is a family affair. Snyder, Brouhard and Booker’s mom, started at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) as a contractor in 2010 before joining the company full time in 2012. Next came Brouhard, claims examiner at BCBSNE, who joined
