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The prevalence of diabetes

The impact of diabetes continues to grow.  It’s increasing most rapidly in the 18 – 34 age group where obesity rates are also going up.  In Nebraska we’re seeing an increase too. According to our research in connection with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association’s Health of America study on diabetes.  Slightly more than

By |2017-12-19T09:45:55-06:00July 7th, 2017|Categories: Team Blue|Comments Off on The prevalence of diabetes

Scammers are pretending to be Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

Scammers are using fake Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska business logos, phone numbers, Web and street addresses to lure people to buy health insurance.   We discovered the scam and alerted Nebraska’s attorney general and Nebraska Department of Insurance. The scammers are calling consumers and attempting to collect personal information and offering insurance

By |2020-10-06T16:00:44-05:00July 7th, 2017|Categories: News Releases|Comments Off on Scammers are pretending to be Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

How to make the health insurance market work: BCBSNE’s principles for a better system

Washington debates the fate of the U.S. health care system These days, all eyes are on Washington as the fate of the Affordable Care Act—and its replacement—is being determined. The House of Representatives has passed its version of the American Health Care Act, which is intended to replace the current health care law. The House

By |2017-09-13T13:27:03-05:00July 6th, 2017|Categories: News Releases, Stories, Team Blue|Comments Off on How to make the health insurance market work: BCBSNE’s principles for a better system

Thinking about retiring? Do your homework now

When you think about retiring, do you picture sleeping in? About no longer having to get up at 6 a.m. and braving icy roads to get to work on time? Are your thoughts filled with plans for more time with grandchildren, travel and maybe the occasional afternoon nap? Changing your health insurance  probably won't cross

By |2017-09-13T13:27:40-05:00June 27th, 2017|Categories: Insurance 101|Tags: |Comments Off on Thinking about retiring? Do your homework now

Identity protection services from AllClear ID

For more than 75 years, we have worked to protect the health and information of the members we serve. As part of this commitment, we have teamed with AllClear ID to offer two additional levels of protection – identity repair and credit monitoring services. You and your eligible family members will have automatic access to

By |2020-10-06T15:59:51-05:00June 13th, 2017|Categories: Community Engagement|Comments Off on Identity protection services from AllClear ID

Lincoln mom raves about telehealth

Misty Evans’ son was in his pajamas, sitting on the couch, as he talked to a doctor. When asked, his mom put the phone close to his mouth so the doctor could see the back of his throat. They were taking advantage of telehealth, a new service that lets patients see a doctor via computer,

By |2017-09-13T15:44:35-05:00June 6th, 2017|Categories: Community Engagement, Health and Wellness|Comments Off on Lincoln mom raves about telehealth

Cost saving headquarters in Aksarben Village

Our 10-story BlueCross Center, situated on a 10.3-acre site in Aksarben Village, is an LEED® Silver certified facility with office space to accommodate 1,200+ employees. LEED-certified buildings are resource efficient. They use less water and energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As an added bonus, they save money. In the best interest of our members,

By |2017-09-13T13:28:33-05:00May 23rd, 2017|Categories: Community Engagement, Team Blue|Comments Off on Cost saving headquarters in Aksarben Village

It’s time to look at your Medicare plan

It’s that time of year to weatherize your house, your car—and your Medicare plan. If you’re 65 years of age or older, and there’s been a change in the last year to your health, the prescription drugs you take or your financial status, now’s the time to give yourself a health plan checkup. Start by

By |2017-09-13T13:28:36-05:00May 16th, 2017|Categories: Insurance 101, Team Blue|Tags: |Comments Off on It’s time to look at your Medicare plan

Telemedicine programs bring expertise to all corners of Nebraska

Telemedicine has fundamentally changed the face of health care across the state and, say area medical professionals, the technology is just scratching the surface. “The people we’re training in medical school now, it’s not science fiction to think they will be seeing a lot of their patients in the patient’s own home through telemedicine,” said

By |2017-09-13T13:28:59-05:00May 9th, 2017|Categories: Community Engagement, Insurance 101|Comments Off on Telemedicine programs bring expertise to all corners of Nebraska
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