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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont has joined Civica’s initiative to manufacture and distribute affordable insulins. The medications are expected to be available in 2024.
Commentary by Dawn Schneiderman, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, about the annual open enrollment period for Medicare Supplemental plans and the impact to premiums with rolling enrollment periods.
Commentary by Dr. Josh Plavin, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer regarding the importance of the expansion of drug take back programs.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont and Evergreen Family Health are partnering to provide collaborative primary care programs that will track four key areas of patient health.
We are pleased to announce Dr. Tom Weigel has joined our staff as the new Senior Medical Director, bringing his deep understanding of the mental health challenges facing Vermonters of all ages and the opportunities for improving care.
This commentary is by Andrew Garland, Vice President of Client Relations and External Affairs regarding Blue Cross's support for expanding the special enrollment period to support low-income families and reach toward greater health equity.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont members can receive reimbursement for the costs of at home COVID-19 tests. Coverage for OTC COVID-19 tests is effective through the end of the Federal state of emergency.
Medicare Supplement plan members will have lower premiums in 2022—Blue Cross is providing rate relief to members to reflect the lower utilization of health care services by people over age 65 during the pandemic.
Vermont Blue Advantage has been awarded their second contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, offering Medicare Advantage plans to Vermonters.
Blue MedicareRxSM Prescription Drug Plan was again awarded the highest star rating in Vermont. This is the only Medicare Part D program in Vermont to achieve an overall four and a half-star rating for 2022 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).