Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) will recognize five teachers with the Outstanding Nebraska Teacher Award as part of the Touchdown for Teachers (T4T) campaign on Saturday, April 27 during the Nebraska Football Red-White Spring Game. BCBSNE partnered with Husker Athletics to encourage community members to nominate teachers in their lives who have
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has contributed $10,000 to support youth mental health programming at two of Nebraska’s Boys & Girls Clubs locations. BCBSNE’s donations are part of a broader initiative with Blue Cross Blue Shield companies nationwide, which will collectively invest $10 million over four years to help Boys & Girls
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) is proud to announce the launch of its new Nebraska Blue Foundation. The foundation will enable the company to make more significant and focused investments in promising programs and community initiatives across the state. “Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska has a rich history of supporting
Around 25 years ago, Barb True was looking for a meaningful way to use her discretionary time. After taking inventory of her values, she decided to volunteer at community nonprofits. “I found it extremely fulfilling,” said True, vice president of claims and support services at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE). “I feel
Kim Arnold, vice president of marketing and communications at BCBSNE (left) with BCBSNE's President and CEO Jeff Russel (right). As another holiday season comes to an end, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) annual bell ringing tradition does, too. During the holiday season, BCBSNE supports the community by volunteering for the
In October, nearly 600 people received flu shots at 21 free community flu shot clinics hosted by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE). BCBSNE hosts the clinics annually as part of its mission to be a champion for the health and well-being of its members and the communities it serves. Community members
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently wrapped up its 2023 United Way of the Midlands (UWM) Campaign with 606 employees participating to raise $389,689. UWM is a local charitable organization dedicated to helping the most vulnerable work toward independence through programs fostering basic needs, education and financial stability. For over 30 years, BCBSNE’s
The Nebraska Lions Foundation (NLF) has begun its 2023-2024 school year screenings through its Mobile Screening Unit (MSU). These screenings are cosponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), Healthy Blue, Lions Clubs International Foundation and Nebraska Lions through the NLF and include vision and hearing assessments. Between July 1 and Sept. 30,
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) employees were able to supply 389 Conestoga Elementary students with notebooks, folders, pencils and more to prepare them for the school year. The school supply drive for Conestoga Elementary is an annual tradition at BCBSNE. This year, BCBSNE employees had the option to adopt
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
