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Cassie Jahn is a communications strategist at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska. She enjoys writing for a variety of platforms and helping to share the company's story.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska partners with YMCAs for free community flu shot clinics this fall

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) and YMCAs across the state will host 21 free community flu shot clinics this fall. Clinics are open to all community members aged six and older, regardless of health insurance coverage.  Clinics are available at the following locations:  Blue Cross Centre, 1919 Aksarben Drive, Omaha, NE – Sept.

By |2023-09-20T10:54:25-05:00September 20th, 2023|Categories: Articles, News Releases|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska partners with YMCAs for free community flu shot clinics this fall

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska sponsors 20 statewide health agencies under CHAD’s umbrella

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) is proud to announce its sponsorship of 20 statewide health agencies under the Combined Health Agencies Drive’s (CHAD) umbrella. This sponsorship supports nonprofit organizations throughout the state to serve Nebraskans dealing with a broad spectrum of health issues.    CHAD is a local, donor designation-driven organization that has

By |2023-08-23T11:25:14-05:00August 24th, 2023|Categories: News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska sponsors 20 statewide health agencies under CHAD’s umbrella

BCBSNE supplies 32,657 meals through Food Bank for the Heartland’s Strike Out Hunger Campaign

BCBSNE employees pack food at Food Bank for the Heartland Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) employees stepped up to the plate this June to join Food Bank for the Heartland and other Omaha companies for the Strike Out Hunger Campaign.  Each summer, Food Bank for the Heartland puts on a

By |2023-08-10T11:37:24-05:00August 9th, 2023|Categories: Community Engagement, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on BCBSNE supplies 32,657 meals through Food Bank for the Heartland’s Strike Out Hunger Campaign

BCBSNE awarded 2022 Plan Excellence Award

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) is excited to announce it has earned a 2022 Plan Excellence Award for the Federal Employee Program (FEP) Plan.   The FEP Plan award is given by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and recognizes independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield licensees who meet or exceed

By |2023-07-24T14:47:20-05:00July 25th, 2023|Categories: Team Blue, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on BCBSNE awarded 2022 Plan Excellence Award

BCBSNE adds to growing list of mental health resources for members

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) introduced a new web page to provide mental health and wellness resources to support members’ well-being. The page includes resources from mental health terminology to emergency response contacts and more.   Improving, educating and helping members with their mental health has been an ongoing project for BCBSNE since

By |2023-06-30T09:25:34-05:00June 30th, 2023|Categories: Insurance 101, Topics|Tags: , |Comments Off on BCBSNE adds to growing list of mental health resources for members

Darcy Swope takes on Crohn’s and colitis with the help of Team Blue

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Take Steps Omaha | June 24, 2023 Darcy Swope, a Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation board member, has witnessed first-hand the impact inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can have on someone’s life.   Her son, Riley, first experienced symptoms in high school but wasn’t officially diagnosed with ulcerative colitis until his freshman

By |2023-06-26T11:03:04-05:00June 26th, 2023|Categories: Team Blue, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Darcy Swope takes on Crohn’s and colitis with the help of Team Blue

BCBSNE provides safety equipment to Umoⁿhoⁿ Nation Public Schools students

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently donated $5,000 to Umoⁿhoⁿ Nation Public Schools (UNPS) to supply helmets, knee pads and elbow pads to students enrolled in summer school.  UNPS, located in Macy, Nebraska, started construction in the summer of 2022 on a new recreational complex that includes a pump track, baseball field, lighted

By |2023-06-19T15:17:36-05:00June 19th, 2023|Categories: News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on BCBSNE provides safety equipment to Umoⁿhoⁿ Nation Public Schools students

BCBSNE’s 2022 Community Investment and Social Impact Report shows positive diversity and inclusion growth

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently released its 2022 Community Investment and Social Impact Report, which shows a positive trend in the percentage of employees who agree the company encourages diversity and inclusion.  In 2020, BCBSNE started publicly sharing workforce demographics, including the generational breakdown of employees and the number of women

By |2023-06-13T14:28:02-05:00June 13th, 2023|Categories: News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on BCBSNE’s 2022 Community Investment and Social Impact Report shows positive diversity and inclusion growth

Jeff Russell named new president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) board of directors has named Jeff Russell as the company’s new president and CEO, effective June 26. He is replacing Steve Grandfield, who announced his intent to retire late last year. Russell has more than 20 years’ experience in senior leadership roles. Since 2013, he has

By |2023-05-24T13:03:06-05:00May 24th, 2023|Categories: News Releases, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Jeff Russell named new president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

Team Blue takes more than 45 million steps in the MARVELous Step Challenge

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently held the MARVELous Step Challenge, pushing Team Blue members to become heroes of their own wellness journey by logging their steps throughout March. The challenge, hosted by BCBSNE’s wellness department, divided 284 employee participants into five superhero themed teams. Participants were encouraged to reach the top

By |2023-04-19T11:28:02-05:00April 19th, 2023|Categories: Articles, Health and Wellness|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Team Blue takes more than 45 million steps in the MARVELous Step Challenge