Dr. Joshua Plavin: Extend Health Care to our Most Vulnerable Neighbors
Commentary by Dr. Josh Plavin, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, on extending Dr. Dynasaur to undocumented pregnant women and children.
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Catherine Hamilton: Child Care is Health Care
This commentary is by Catherine Hamilton, Vice President of Consumer Services and Planning, about the importance of addressing the root causes that lead to health issues, which is critical to building a healthier population and community.
Dawn Schneiderman: Join Us in Taking the Vaccine Pledge
Blue Cross employees take the Vaccine Pledge to support Vermont public health goals, encourage friends and neighbors to get their COVID vaccinations, and contribute to our overall community health goals.
Medicaid Waiver for Youth Out of Foster Care
Blue Cross has been advocating on behalf of Vermont youth that the State pursue a waiver to allow foster youth to be automatically allowed to enroll in Vermont Medicaid.
Blue Cross of Vermont Announces Vermont Blue Rx
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont announces Vermont Blue Rx, a prescription drug benefit service that will drive better health outcomes and lower costs.
Blue MedicareRX Awarded 4.5 Stars
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont offers the only Vermont plan to receive an overall four and a half-star rating for 2021 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Vermont Blue Advantage Moves Forward for Older Vermonters
Vermont Blue Advantage has been awarded a contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, providing Medicare Advantage plans to older Vermonters beginning in 2021.
Growth Mindset to Create Benefits for Vermont Seniors
Pamela Getsie was appointed President of Vermont Blue Advantage® in March 2020. Her leadership is essential to the success of this new venture.
Health Care Non-Profit Signs Pledge Against LGBTQ Discrimination in Vermont
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont signed a pledge to ensure that members who identify as LGBTQ will have continued access to health care without fear of discrimination.
Insurance Non-Profit Pledges to Match Employee Fundraiser Supporting Local Racial Justice Organizations
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont condemns racism and systemic oppression and stands in solidarity with other local Vermont institutions and organizations to proactively disrupt the status quo.