Blue Cross Will Pause Relationship with OneCare Vermont in 2023
Blue Cross will forego a contract with OneCare Vermont (OCV) for the 2023 plan year.
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Andrew Garland: Keeping A Keen Eye on Cost of Care
This commentary is by Andrew Garland, Vice President of Client Relations and External Affairs regarding how Vermonters can collectively impact the future costs of health care premiums.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont Sues Pharmaceutical Giant
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont filed a lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Copaxone (a brand-name drug for multiple sclerosis (MS)), after learning of Teva’s years-long scheme to reap excessive profits from Copaxone.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont Announces Vermont Blue Dental for Group Customers
Recognizing that dental health is an important part of your overall health and well-being, we are proud to now offer Vermont Blue Dental. Vermont Blue Dental will provide comprehensive dental plans and coverage to large employer groups.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont Denounces Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
We denounce the Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Every person should have the right to control their own health care decisions, including the right to abortion care.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont Receives Prenatal Care Award
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont has received the Blue Apple Award for the highest percentage of timely prenatal care for their Federal Employee Program member. This is the third time Vermont has received this award.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont Board of Directors Welcomes Foster and Whalen
Caroline Foster and T.J. Whalen have joined our board of directors. Both are bring deep experience in driving business transformation strategies that will support Blue Cross's goals of increasing quality outcomes while bending the premium cost curve.
Partnering Payers and Providers Improves Pediatric Asthma Outcomes
Dr. Josh Plavin, the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont helped author a peer-reviewed article “Partnering to Improve Pediatric Asthma Quality”, which focuses on the coordination and management of childhood asthma in both hospital and office settings.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont Supports Gender Affirming Care
At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont we take a whole-person approach to health, and fundamentally believe that people should have a sense of well-being in both their body and their mind. There are fantastic resources to help families navigate gender affirming care and mental wellness, including our free gender-affirming case management services for our members.
Listen Up Project to Provide Workshops and Performance Screenings in Schools
The Listen Up Project is offering screenings and pop-up workshops in schools and community programs throughout Vermont.