This op-ed was written by Jeff Russell, president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska. Would you pay $107 for a gallon of milk? Of course not. Yet if the cost of milk had been allowed to increase at the same rate as health care in the United States, that’s
The Care Management team at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) is dedicated to meeting members where they are in their health and well-being journeys. From helping members manage chronic illnesses to connecting them with community resources, the team ensures support is always within reach. For Stephanie Morton, supervisor of nurse care management
This editorial is written by Jeff Russell, president and CEO of BCBSNE The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period has begun, the time for seniors to review their options and make coverage decisions. Unfortunately, it’s also the time for some to spread misleading and inaccurate information about Medicare Advantage. Seniors lose when misinformation about Medicare Advantage is
Looking to protect yourself from fraud, identity theft and scams? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has information for you during National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) and any time of the year. NCPW is a time when government agencies, consumer protection groups and organizations like BCBSNE work together to share information about consumer
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here. Now is the time for seniors to consider their health care needs and make decisions on their coverage. Read on to learn what to keep in mind and who can help with the decision-making process. When is the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period? The Annual Enrollment Period, also known
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
As you near retirement, you may receive a lot of information about the Medicare options available to you. While it might feel overwhelming at first, learning about Medicare doesn’t need to be complicated. Get started and learn the basics of Medicare by checking out our Medicare 101 retirement guide. Once you understand the workings
As you get closer to your 65th birthday, you may have more questions about Medicare and your coverage options. Understanding Medicare, how it works and when you decide to enroll in a Medicare plan, is one of the first few steps to finding the right coverage for you. This article is designed to provide you
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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) is aware of recent situations where individuals with Medicare have either: Received COVID at-home test kits in the mail that they never ordered, or Received an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) for COVID test kits that they never ordered and never received. In these cases, the Medicare members
