About Cassandra Wade

Cassie is the lead communications strategist at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and the managing editor of the Newsroom. She is passionate about writing and enjoys sharing the company's story.

BCBSNE, Nebraska Athletics recognize five outstanding educators

Pictured from left to right: Brante Hayes, Lynn Johnson, Samantha Koehler-Overton, Monica Vavak and Carmen Zalman Five educators from across the state took to the field on Saturday, April 22 before the Nebraska Red-White Spring Game began. Fans of their own are what brought them to Memorial Stadium to receive an award through

By |2023-05-03T10:13:07-05:00May 4th, 2023|Categories: Topics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on BCBSNE, Nebraska Athletics recognize five outstanding educators

Forbes names BCBSNE to 2023 Best Midsize Employers list

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently made Forbes’s 2023 Best Midsize Employers list. To create the rankings, Forbes partnered with Statista, a market research firm, to survey approximately 45,000 Americans working at organizations with 1,000 – 5,000 employees based in the U.S. The survey participants were asked if they’d recommend their current

By |2023-03-01T16:20:43-06:00March 2nd, 2023|Categories: Team Blue, Topics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Forbes names BCBSNE to 2023 Best Midsize Employers list

Year in review: A recap of 2022 told through 12 BCBSNE articles

As 2022 draws to a close, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) reflects on the community events, partnerships and news that defined the last 12 months. Here are a few of the company’s top stories from the past year: January - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of

By |2022-12-20T13:11:49-06:00December 22nd, 2022|Categories: Team Blue, Topics|Comments Off on Year in review: A recap of 2022 told through 12 BCBSNE articles

Inaugural apprenticeship class graduates, receives job offers through new program

Ignite Nebraska’s pilot group of apprentices at graduation. Pictured from left to right: Willie Nunn, Sheila Hamilton, Laura Croswell and Luke Grobeck Cheers and applause filled Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) conference room on Wednesday, Oct. 5 as family, friends and coworkers gathered to celebrate the graduation of Ignite Nebraska’s

By |2022-10-19T09:36:02-05:00October 19th, 2022|Categories: Team Blue, Topics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Inaugural apprenticeship class graduates, receives job offers through new program

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska to offer a new individual plan on the ACA Marketplace for 2023, increasing coverage choices across the state

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) will introduce a new individual health care plan called Nebraska HeartlandBlue on the government’s ACA Marketplace for 2023, providing Nebraskans and their families not covered under an employer’s health plan with more choices in coverage. “We exist to serve the people of Nebraska, to provide them with

By |2022-08-01T15:42:39-05:00July 27th, 2022|Categories: News Releases|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska to offer a new individual plan on the ACA Marketplace for 2023, increasing coverage choices across the state

BCBSNE security analyst, a former intern, shares career journey

In 2021, Jesse Hays, an Army reservist, was a few months into basic officer training in Virginia when he received the news he’d been waiting for back home. His full-time position in the Information Services (IS) department at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) was approved. “It was something that I wanted for

By |2022-05-10T16:23:33-05:00May 18th, 2022|Categories: Team Blue, Topics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on BCBSNE security analyst, a former intern, shares career journey

Supporting mental health: Recognize the signs and know where to go for care

Mental health and physical health are often thought of as separate components of a person’s overall well-being. However, the two go hand-in-hand – impacting one another and influencing their health journey. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mental illnesses, such as depression, can increase an individual’s risk for physical health

By |2022-04-12T11:27:17-05:00May 2nd, 2022|Categories: Health and Wellness, Topics|Comments Off on Supporting mental health: Recognize the signs and know where to go for care

Team Blue by the numbers: BCBSNE shares workforce diversity statistics for 2022

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently released statistics providing insight on the company’s workforce. Key data, collected in January of 2022, include the generational split of employees, the number of women and people of color within the company and the percentage of employees who believe the organization values diversity. Meet Team Blue

By |2022-04-11T11:20:22-05:00April 27th, 2022|Categories: Team Blue, Topics|Comments Off on Team Blue by the numbers: BCBSNE shares workforce diversity statistics for 2022

BCBSNE’s chief medical officer: “It’s up to all of us to do our part.”

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) encourages the community to take steps to stop the spread of COVID-19 as cases remain high across much of the state. The majority of Nebraska’s 93 counties are currently experiencing high rates of transmission, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website.

By |2022-02-15T15:31:02-06:00February 15th, 2022|Categories: Health and Wellness, Topics|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on BCBSNE’s chief medical officer: “It’s up to all of us to do our part.”

Five tips to keep your heart healthy

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 the five tips below to keep your heart healthy. 1. Get your blood pumping Physical activity is essential for heart health. Yet, only one in five adults gets the

By |2022-02-03T10:22:55-06:00February 3rd, 2022|Categories: Health and Wellness, Topics|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Five tips to keep your heart healthy
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