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De qué manera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska está respondiendo ante el coronavirus pandemia; y lo que usted debe saber

De qué manera Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska está respondiendo ante el coronavirus pandemia; y lo que usted debe saber

ACTUALIZADO 30 de junio, 2020 En Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, nuestra prioridad número uno es asegurar la salud y seguridad de nuestros clientes. Continuamos obedeciendo las directrices de los funcionarios de salud locales y federales respecto del impacto del coronavirus (COVID-19). Nuestra mayor prioridad es continuar ofreciendo servicios de calidad a nuestros

By Dr. Debra Esser|2020-07-02T09:56:35-05:00March 30th, 2020|Categories: Health and Wellness, Stories|Tags: coronavirus|Comments Off

How Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is responding to the coronavirus pandemic —and what you need to know

How Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is responding to the coronavirus pandemic —and what you need to know

UPDATED June 30, 2020 Puede ver una traducción al español de este artículo en nuestra sala de prensa. At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, our top priority is to ensure the health and safety of our customers. We continue to follow the guidance of local and federal health officials regarding the impact of

By Dr. Debra Esser|2020-06-30T16:35:20-05:00March 10th, 2020|Categories: Health and Wellness, News Releases, Stories|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19|Comments Off

Omaha retiree takes the wheel, travels Nebraska improving children’s lives

Omaha retiree takes the wheel, travels Nebraska improving children’s lives

Joining the world’s largest service organization 40 years ago was a natural fit for Omahan Allen Darell. “We serve” – the motto of Lions Clubs International – is his motto, too. “Service fulfills me,” he says. “It’s really what makes me who I am.” For more than 2½ years now – ever since retiring from

By Dan McCann|2020-03-10T16:33:57-05:00March 9th, 2020|Categories: Community Engagement, Stories|Tags: Allen Darell, community engagement, Lions Clubs International, nebraska lions foundation, Nebraskan, volunteer|Comments Off

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and Prime Therapeutics offer Med Advantage OTC card

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and Prime Therapeutics offer Med Advantage OTC card

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) and their pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime) are offering an over-the-counter (OTC) discount card for Medicare Advantage members. BCBSNE’s Medicare Advantage members will receive a quarterly prepaid card by mail, redeemable for at least $25 per quarter. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

By Marcia Cady|2020-01-06T08:40:53-06:00November 25th, 2019|Categories: News Releases, Stories|Tags: card, Medicare Advantage, OTC discount card, over the counter|Comments Off

Four siblings enjoy working together at BCBSNE

Four siblings enjoy working together at BCBSNE

It started as a joke between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) employee Alejandro Cardenas and his manager: “Do you have any more siblings who’d want to come work with us?” “I’d say, ‘yeah, but they have good jobs right now,” Cardenas, one of four siblings, said. Then, Moises Cardenas started at BCBSNE

By Cassandra Wade|2019-09-11T14:29:34-05:00September 11th, 2019|Categories: Our Take, Stories|Tags: BCBSNE, BCBSNE employees, blue cross and blue shield of nebraska, claims, siblings in the workplace|Comments Off

‘Helping others will always put you on a good path’

‘Helping others will always put you on a good path’

Coffees poured and seats taken, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) employees recently gathered in a conference room, ready to hear from Rebecca Stavick, executive director of Do Space. Do Space is a nonprofit providing technology access and education. Stavick actively manages Do Space’s relationships, direction and strategy, bringing technology industry leadership and

By Cassandra Wade|2019-08-26T08:38:43-05:00August 26th, 2019|Categories: Community Engagement, Stories|Tags: BCBSNE, BCBSNE employees, Do Space, Leaders and Lattes, nonprofit, Rebecca Stavick, technology, young professionals, YP Connect|Comments Off

An aspiring chef finds a door into the kitchen, excels in 15-week culinary training program

An aspiring chef finds a door into the kitchen, excels in 15-week culinary training program

Wesleyon “Wes” Zollicoffer scrolls through original recipes worthy of Food & Wine magazine: charred watermelon with pistachio, feta cheese and vinaigrette; charcuterie board with homemade crackers, bacon, salami and pickled pineapple; gumbo-inspired shrimp croquettes with creamy grits and andouille sausage purée. The north Omaha native created them all. “I go back to what I loved

By Dan McCann|2019-08-12T08:40:20-05:00August 12th, 2019|Categories: Our Take, Stories|Tags: blue cross and blue shield of nebraska, chef, food, grant, kitchen, No More Empty Pots|Comments Off

BCBSNE’s award-winning customer service department starts with training, support

BCBSNE’s award-winning customer service department starts with training, support

It takes a unique skillset to work in customer service in the health care industry. Lisa Rock, a customer service manager at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), knows. “We’re helping people with their health care and their finances,” Rock said. “Those are two incredibly important, sensitive things for our members.” BCBSNE helps

By Cassandra Wade|2019-07-12T11:04:10-05:00July 10th, 2019|Categories: Our Take, Stories|Tags: BCBSNE, BCBSNE employees, customer service, customer service department, SQM Survey Group|Comments Off

Salvation Army volunteer reflects on flood relief, her “little part” in filling a huge need

Salvation Army volunteer reflects on flood relief, her “little part” in filling a huge need

For Omahan Stacey Quandahl, it was about rising to the occasion in the wake of last spring’s catastrophic flooding in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. A grandmother of three, she was among thousands of residents who stepped up to help with the relief effort. “I was moved to volunteer because I knew there was such

By Dan McCann|2019-07-01T09:15:50-05:00July 1st, 2019|Categories: Community Engagement, Stories|Tags: flood, flood relief, flood response, need, Salvation Army, volunteer|Comments Off

Where you get health care can cost you

Where you get health care can cost you

Do you know how much a trip to your physician costs? Most of us don’t. We pay the copay at the physician’s office and don’t think much about it. If the doctor determines further tests are needed, most patients go where he or she suggests. When the bill comes, costs may be higher because of

By Marcia Cady|2019-06-10T08:59:14-05:00June 10th, 2019|Categories: Our Take, Stories|Tags: consumers, cost of care, disparity, engaged shopper, horizontal integration, hospitals, site of care|Comments Off