News Releases
News Releases
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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...