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Nov 12, 2024Customers Have Dropped Weight, Reduced Medications, and Saved Millions Combined
HARRISBURG - Capital Blue Cross’ convenient diabetes-management programs have helped the insurer’s customers lose tens of thousands of pounds, reduce their reliance on prescriptions, lower...
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Oct 14, 2024Capital HMO, PPO Plans Earn 4.5 Stars in 2025 Medicare Quality Rating
HARRISBURG – Capital Blue Cross is expanding its Medicare Advantage offerings for 2025, adding a new PPO plan with a $43 monthly premium, while continuing to provide the strong access,...
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Oct 8, 2024No Cost Medical and Behavioral Health Services Available Through Oct. 31
HARRISBURG – As residents of many states recover from Hurricane Helene and brace for Hurricane Milton, Capital Blue Cross is going the extra mile to ensure its affected members have access to...
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Sep 24, 2024Vaccination Clinics at Capital Blue Cross Connect Centers Oct. 1
HARRISBURG – Prompted by spikes in flu-related hospitalizations and lagging vaccination rates among those of Medicare age, Capital Blue Cross is teaming up with three regional pharmacy chains...
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Sep 10, 2024Funds Support Thousands of Children in Central Pa., Lehigh Valley
HARRISBURG – Capital Blue Cross is supporting scores of 2024 educational programs by distributing nearly $1 million in 80 Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Live Healthy school grants...
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Mar 13, 2024Health Insurer Hosts Make-A-Wish Celebration for Local Girl’s Dream Trip
HARRISBURG – Capital Blue Cross and Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley today teamed up to celebrate a Mechanicsburg girl’s wish to go to Walt Disney World during a...
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Dec 8, 2023Health Insurer among Just 46 to Make State’s Large-Company List
HARRISBURG – Capital Blue Cross has stretched its streak of “Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania” honors to six straight years, finishing 15th among large companies. It is the highest...
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Nov 8, 2023Capital Blue Cross Broadens Relationship with Geisinger, Expands Medicare Advantage Network for 2024Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Runs Through Dec. 7
HARRISBURG – Capital Blue Cross continues to expand healthcare choices and provider access for Medicare Advantage members, adding Geisinger Hospitals and Clinics to its Medicare Advantage...
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Oct 17, 2023
HARRISBURG – Capital Blue Cross’ support of mobile mammography coaches has helped more than 2,300 uninsured and underinsured women get mammograms across six area counties since the fall of...
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Oct 3, 2023
HARRISBURG – Capital Blue Cross’ generous support of community dental outreach programs has helped thousands across Central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley receive vital dental services...
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Sep 27, 2023
HARRISBURG – Capital Blue Cross is supporting a wide range of educational programs in 2023, distributing a total of 88 Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Live Healthy school grants...
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Sep 25, 2023
ALLENTOWN – Capital Blue Cross has named longtime Lehigh Valley healthcare leader Vicki Doulé its new Lehigh Valley executive lead. The appointment reunites Doulé with Capital Blue Cross,...
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Jul 31, 2023FlexAccess Saved Capital-covered Groups $4.5 Million in Q1
HARRISBURG – A Capital Blue Cross program designed to lower the cost of expensive specialty drugs, including those for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and Crohn’s Disease, has saved...
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Jun 1, 2023
HARRISBURG – Capital Blue Cross members are effectively fighting back against diabetes using the insurer’s free and convenient programs that have helped them lose weight, lower their blood...
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Apr 2, 2023
HARRISBURG – Capital Blue Cross is proud to be a lead sponsor of America250PA Road to 2026, which encourages Pennsylvanians to live healthier lives through walking, running, biking, and hiking...
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Mar 28, 2023Capital Donation Helps Variety the Children’s Charity Purchase the Equipment
HARRISBURG – Capital Blue Cross joined Variety the Children’s Charity today in distributing adaptive bikes and strollers to eight Central Pennsylvania children during a heartwarming ceremony...
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Dec 9, 2022Health Insurer among Just 31 to Make State’s Large-Company List
HARRISBURG – Capital Blue Cross has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania” for the fifth consecutive year, placing 21st among large companies. “To earn this award a...
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Nov 10, 2022Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Runs Through Dec. 7
HARRISBURG – Capital Blue Cross’ Medicare Advantage offerings for 2023 will continue to provide the strong access, affordability, flexibility, and benefits Medicare beneficiaries have come to...
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Oct 6, 2022
HARRISBURG, PA. – Capital Blue Cross will become the first health plan in the nation to collaborate with the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company to help bring high-quality, lower-cost prescription...
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Sep 14, 2022Health and Wellness Center Offers Walk-in Services to Community
YORK – Expanding their joint commitment to accessible, consumer-focused healthcare, Capital Blue Cross and WellSpan Health today officially opened a new Capital Blue Cross Connect health and...
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Dec 3, 2021New Health and Wellness Center Highlights Multimillion Dollar Investment in Lehigh Valley
Allentown – Capital Blue Cross today hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Lehigh Valley leaders to mark the completion of a $4 million renovation to its regional headquarters. The full makeover...
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Dec 3, 2021
Harrisburg, Pa. – Capital Blue Cross has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania” for the fourth consecutive year, placing 23rd among large companies. “This honor is...
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Oct 27, 2021Plans Include Zero-Premium Options, Collaborations with WellSpan Health
Harrisburg – Capital Blue Cross has widened its Medicare offerings for 2022 to improve access, affordability, flexibility, and benefits. In addition to launching three new Medicare Advantage...
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Oct 14, 2021Mobile Mammography Unit Will Focus on Underserved Communities
York – Capital Blue Cross and WellSpan Health today announced a collaboration to increase access to breast cancer screenings in rural and underserved communities across South Central...
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Oct 5, 2021Only Pennsylvania Health Insurer to Offer First-of-Its-Kind App
Harrisburg – Capital Blue Cross has become the first health insurer in Pennsylvania to offer its members an innovative app that can help reverse Type 2 diabetes. As part of its expanded approach...
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Sep 8, 2021Enrollees Will Benefit from Trusted, Local Service and National Access to Care
HARRISBURG – Two of Central Pennsylvania’s most trusted names in healthcare are offering new Medicare Advantage options that will add convenience, enhance quality of care, reduce costs, and...
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May 13, 2021Health Insurer, Drugstore Chain Extend Protective Outreach to Critical Age Group
Capital BlueCross and Rite Aid, who since February have teamed up to vaccinate nearly 10,000 in Central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley against COVID-19, are again adapting quickly to...
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Mar 31, 2021Community-based clinics will serve thousands across Central Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley
Capital BlueCross and Rite Aid are working together to provide COVID-19 vaccines through community-based clinics that enlist the help of local pharmacists, a model that reflects a newly announced...
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Mar 3, 2021Comprehensive Toolkit Promotes Discussion, Action Around Mental Health Issues
Capital BlueCross today announced it is offering employers a free toolkit to help address mental wellness issues in the workplace that often take a social and financial toll on businesses,...
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Jan 19, 2021Self-guided App Serves Mental Wellness Needs During Pandemic and Beyond
As part of its commitment to offering members the best healthcare experience, Capital BlueCross has expanded its innovative wellness resources to include a new mobile app focused on mental...
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Dec 4, 2020
For the third consecutive year, Capital BlueCross has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania, ranking 16th among large companies. “This award is particularly meaningful...
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Nov 18, 2020Parents Urged to Keep Children's Vaccinations Updated to Avoid Preventable Diseases
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to an alarming drop in childhood immunizations for preventable diseases such as measles, whooping cough, and polio, according to data released today...
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Oct 29, 2020New Health and Wellness Center to Offer Walk-in Consultations, Community Engagement
Capital BlueCross today announced plans to open a Capital BlueCross Connect health and wellness center in its Allentown office building, part of a full renovation and expansion that reflects the...
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Sep 22, 2020Health and Wellness Center Offers Healthcare Consultations and Resources
Capital BlueCross and WellSpan Health today marked the opening of a new Capital BlueCross Connect health and wellness center.
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Aug 20, 2020
Capital BlueCross Connect and its Healthy You Café in Enola are teaming up to provide free meals to first responders who continue to battle on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the...
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Aug 19, 2020
Capital BlueCross today announced the renaming of its health and wellness centers to Capital BlueCross Connect, a name that better reflects the company’s mission of connecting with and serving...
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Aug 7, 2020
Capital BlueCross today announced its proposed rates for individual health insurance coverage will decrease by double digits in 2021, marking the third straight year its rates would decrease or...
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Aug 3, 2020Fernandez Brings Expertise in Working with Diverse, Underserved Populations
Capital BlueCross today announced that Frank Fernández has joined the company as its new senior vice president of Government Programs. Fernández brings more than 20 years of diverse experience...
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Jul 30, 2020
Capital BlueCross is speeding up its issuance of rebate checks to eligible members, sending them several weeks earlier than expected. Nearly 40,000 members will receive checks from the insurer...
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Jul 21, 2020
The Lehigh Valley Business Coalition on Healthcare (LVBCH) and Capital BlueCross have extended their preferred partnership through 2024, ensuring Coalition members can continue to benefit from...
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Jul 1, 2020
Capital BlueCross and WellSpan Health today announced a collaboration that gives pregnant women access to a convenient remote-monitoring application for prenatal care, which can improve outcomes...
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Jun 25, 2020
Capital BlueCross announced today that it has reopened its Capital Blue health and wellness centers in Enola and Saucon Valley for in-person service with safety protocols in place to protect...
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Jun 12, 2020WITF, WellSpan Health and Capital BlueCross continue Transforming Health’s Here With You Campaign with free walking challenge
Walking to the moon and back sounds like an ambitious if not insurmountable task. Transforming Health wants the community to collectively prove that it can be done by participating in the...
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Jun 6, 2020
The racial inequality and tragic loss of life that has sparked protests and gripped the country – along with the many lives and economic livelihoods lost due to the pandemic – provide many...
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Jun 1, 2020Collaboration aims to boost mental wellness, foster community involvement and well-being
Central Pennsylvania families now have additional free resources to help strengthen their physical and mental resiliency. The resources are part of a new campaign intended to help residents in the...
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May 28, 2020Advance payment program will help independent providers during pandemic
Capital BlueCross is offering advance payments to independent healthcare providers in an effort to address the financial strain some providers face due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many independent...
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Apr 21, 2020Relief efforts bring meals to communities, healthcare workers, first responders
Capital BlueCross is increasing its funding to food banks and other community organizations—as well as providing meals to healthcare workers, first responders, and nursing home staff and...
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Apr 20, 2020
As the global pandemic evolves, Capital BlueCross continues to make rapid changes to increase its members' access to healthcare and ability to afford convenient, high-quality care for COVID-19...
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Apr 8, 2020
Capital BlueCross today announced that Todd A. Shamash will take the top leadership role as the company's president and CEO, effective immediately. The company's Board of Directors had previously...
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Mar 27, 2020Continues Discount on Virtual Care Medical Visits to General Public
Capital BlueCross today announced it is waiving member cost sharing (copays, deductibles, coinsurance) for telehealth visits with in-network providers through April 15. This latest move is one of...
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Mar 12, 2020
Capital BlueCross today announced it is offering free medical Virtual Care visits for members who currently have the Virtual Care benefit. The action is one of several steps Capital BlueCross has...
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Mar 9, 2020
Capital BlueCross today announced steps to give its members easier, more affordable access to the care that can keep them healthy and help slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). "A core goal...
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Feb 11, 2020
Capital BlueCross today announced that Gary D. St. Hilaire will leave his position as president and CEO to become president and CEO of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey on April 6. The...
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Jan 27, 2020Prime Therapeutics' unique assets will help lead innovation in a revolutionary drug era
As drug costs rise and new therapies bring both life-saving promise and unprecedented expense, Capital BlueCross remains committed to providing its members with the drugs they need at a price they...
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Jan 24, 2020
Capital BlueCross today announced a new initiative with the BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBSA) and other Blue plans around the country to reduce the cost of expensive generic medications for...
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Dec 9, 2019Company tradition helps hundreds of children in the community each year
More than 35,000 children over the last 31 years have received a gift from the Capital BlueCross “Secret Santa” program, an employee-run initiative that provides gifts to children, from...
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Dec 2, 2019
Capital BlueCross been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for 2019, marking the second consecutive year the health insurer has received the honor. "Receiving this award...
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Oct 28, 2019
With the recent incident of measles exposure in the Lehigh Valley, Capital BlueCross is reminding its members that the vaccination for measles, MMR, is covered through most benefit plans. At least...
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Oct 1, 2019Medicare-eligible individuals are encouraged to attend informational seminars to learn more
Striving to provide the best possible coverage at the best possible price, Capital BlueCross today announced it has added new benefits and cost savings to its BlueJourney HMO and BlueJourney PPO...
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Sep 3, 2019Capital BlueCross has thousands of members who live and work on the Carolina Coast
With Hurricane Dorian hitting the Carolina Coast, Capital BlueCross is ensuring its affected members have access to medical and mental healthcare before, during, and after the dangerous storm....
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Jul 11, 2019
Continuing its mission to provide convenient and innovative solutions to access healthcare services, Capital BlueCross today announced the launch of "My Cap BlueCross," a voice enabled healthcare...
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Jun 13, 2019
Donna K. Lencki, Chief Innovation and Digital Strategist for Capital BlueCross, will attend the 2019 American Well® Client Forum this Friday, June 14, in Boston to discuss how technology is...
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May 9, 2019
The prestigious J.D. Power Awards Program has named Capital BlueCross as the Best in Member Satisfaction Among Commercial Health Plans in Pennsylvania. Capital BlueCross ranked higher than any...
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May 1, 2019Capital BlueCross and WellSpan Health plan to strengthen their longstanding relationship through an enhanced partnership that will focus on improving health and lowering costs for Central Pennsylvania employers and healthcare consumers
The two organizations have agreed to enter into a long-term agreement, which would be finalized in the coming months and would coordinate the financing and delivery of healthcare to improve the...
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Mar 28, 2019First-of-its-kind program in Central Pennsylvania will add pharmacists to an individual's medical care team
Capital BlueCross today is announcing My Rx Guide, a first-of-its-kind arrangement in Central Pennsylvania in which a pharmacist will be embedded into a patient's medical care team in an...
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Feb 26, 2019
Since 2014, Capital BlueCross has scored higher than all health insurance providers publicly measured in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). On a scale of 0-100, with 100 being the...
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Feb 5, 2019Live Fearless campaign takes center stage in Central Pennsylvania with nationally acclaimed rock & roll nutrition show
In support of the Live Fearless campaign, the rock & roll nutrition show Jump with Jill is heading to five elementary schools across the Capital BlueCross footprint. From February 4 – 6, 2019,...
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Dec 3, 2018Company tradition helps hundreds of children in the community each year
Nearly 35,000 children over the last 30 years have received a gift from the Capital BlueCross “Secret Santa” program, an employee-run initiative that provides gifts to children, from infants...
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Nov 14, 2018Program provides fresh food to help address hunger for students and their families
In an effort to reduce hunger and support families in need, Capital BlueCross has joined the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank in a school-based fresh food cupboard program. The pilot program is...
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Nov 5, 2018
Capital BlueCross received a 2018 Catalyst Award for creating positive change in the Harrisburg region. The Corporate Citizen of the Year Award is given to an organization that demonstrates strong...
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Oct 25, 2018
People with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease who received preventive dental care covered by BlueCross DentalSM benefits are found to have fewer costly emergency...
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Oct 23, 2018Faculty and staff now have access to in-house virtual medical appointments
Capital BlueCross and Bermudian Springs School District are working together to provide convenient, affordable access to healthcare for staff during working hours. This collaboration helps faculty...
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Oct 22, 2018Collaboration will boost Medicare options for consumers in the region
Two of the most recognized healthcare brands in Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, Capital BlueCross and Coordinated Health, have come together to improve healthcare options for Medicare...
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Oct 18, 2018
Capital BlueCross is partnering with the Hamilton Health Center, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, and Derry Street United Methodist Church to help people in need get important health...
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Oct 16, 2018Free seminars available to help consumers understand BlueJourney HMO and BlueJourney PPO Medicare Advantage 2019 options
Capital BlueCross today announced Medicare plan options for 2019 featuring low out-of-pocket costs and expanded benefits. Through its family of companies, the locally-based health insurer's...
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Oct 10, 2018Capital BlueCross has thousands of members who live and work in the Florida Panhandle
With Hurricane Michael targeting the Florida Panhandle, Capital BlueCross is ensuring its affected members have access to medical and mental healthcare before, during, and after the dangerous...
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Oct 8, 2018
Choosing a Medicare plan can be overwhelming, but having the right information can make things much easier. With a short period of time to enroll, knowing the facts about Medicare before you make...
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Sep 18, 2018Community-based health insurer proud to serve Central PA and Lehigh Valley with excellence
Capital BlueCross is proud to announce it has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for 2018. It is among 100 companies across the commonwealth chosen for the honor. The...
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Sep 13, 2018Capital BlueCross has tens of thousands of members who live and work in the Carolinas
With Hurricane Florence targeting the Carolinas, Capital BlueCross is ensuring its affected members have access to medical and mental healthcare before, during, and after the dangerous storm....
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Sep 6, 2018
Capital BlueCross chief medical officer and senior vice president of clinical solutions, Dr. Jennifer Chambers, today provided a keynote address at the Magellan Health - Leading Humanity to...
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Jul 31, 2018
A little rain didn’t dampen the spirits of about 110 children of Capital BlueCross employees, who pitched in on Tuesday to assemble birthday bags for food-insecure families and learn healthy...
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Jul 12, 2018Study shows 29 percent decline in prescriptions filled
Almost a quarter of a million Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) members were diagnosed with opioid use disorder in 2017. To find reliable support for these members – and all Americans suffering...
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Jun 18, 2018
In its continued effort to provide convenient, affordable access to healthcare, Capital BlueCross today launched a new and expanded Virtual Care app. The app allows members to visit a physician at...
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Jun 5, 2018Personally tailored coaching allows people to meet health goals at their own pace
Everyone has different health goals they would like to reach. Whether it is one of the more common goals of eating better, getting more exercise, or improving sleep habits, or a very specific goal...
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May 10, 2018
Major depression rising fastest among adolescents and millennials Pennsylvania falls along the national average, with women reporting the highest depression diagnosis Wide variations exist in...
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Apr 23, 2018Capital BlueCross Contributes $15,000 to Junior Achievement of South Central PA through EITC Program
Capital BlueCross today announced the company has contributed $15,000 to Junior Achievement of South Central PA through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. The...
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Apr 19, 2018
Capital BlueCross today recognized company employees who go above and beyond when it comes to community service. The 1st annual Give Fearless Employee Recognition Event held at the company’s...
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Apr 17, 2018The refurbished computers give students new opportunities for learning
Harrisburg, Pa. – Capital BlueCross today donated 80 refurbished laptops to the Marshall Math Science Academy in the Harrisburg School District. The computers will be used by students in fifth...
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Mar 29, 2018Capital BlueCross Improves the Healthcare Experience for Members with Enhanced Digital FunctionalityNew secure website includes more user friendly, mobile optimized features
Capital BlueCross today announced the launch of its newly designed secure website, allowing members greater ease and convenience when accessing their health plan information. The digital...
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Mar 22, 2018
Capital BlueCross today announced that quantity limits enacted in July 2017 are showing promising results in combatting the opioid epidemic. Between the second and third quarter of 2017, the...
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Mar 22, 2018
Harrisburg, Pa. – Capital BlueCross today announced that quantity limits enacted in July 2017 are showing promising results in combatting the opioid epidemic. Between the second and third...
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Mar 1, 2018
Capital BlueCross today marks its 80th year as a community-based health insurer. Currently serving members in 21-counties across Central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley, Capital BlueCross began...
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Jan 31, 2018
Capital BlueCross today announced that, for the fourth straight year, from 2014 to 2017, it scored higher than all health insurance companies nationally that are tracked in the American Customer...
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Jan 4, 2018
With the start of 2018, many people are diving into their New Year's resolutions. Two of the most popular ones are to get in shape and be healthy. As a community-based health insurer that...
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Dec 13, 2017
Capital BlueCross and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region today celebrated the success of "Beyond School Walls," a unique mentoring program for Harrisburg students. The organizations...
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Dec 4, 2017Annual company tradition brings employees together in the spirit of giving
The Capital BlueCross lobby was filled today with nearly 600 gifts heading to children around Central Pennsylvania for the holidays. The company's annual "Secret Santa" program provides gifts to...
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Nov 29, 2017Team effort benefits consumers through reduced costs, broader hospital access
Capital BlueCross and UPMC Pinnacle today announced the CareConnect Gatekeeper PPO insurance plan is now offering members access to more physicians and hospitals than ever before. The expanded...
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Nov 13, 2017
Vibra Health Plan today announced Medicare Advantage plan options for 2018 featuring a Member Advocacy Program. Vibra Health Plan PPO plans are available to Medicare-eligible individuals within...
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Nov 13, 2017Free seminars available to help consumers understand BlueJourney HMO and BlueJourney PPO Medicare Advantage 2018 options
Capital BlueCross today announced Medicare plan options for 2018 featuring low out-of-pocket costs and expanded benefits. The locally-based health insurer's BlueJourney HMO and BlueJourney PPO...
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Oct 17, 2017
At Capital BlueCross, we believe our customers, and everyone in Pennsylvania, are best served by a competitive, stable, and private health insurance market that offers a variety of choices at...