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Tips to deal with the high cost of prescription medications

September 27, 2022 | Rochester, NY

Nearly one in five adults (18%) reported that they or a family member skipped prescribed medicine at least once in the prior 12 months to save money, according to a recent survey from Gallup and West Health. “Although higher costs may be causing many...

Rochester

Tips to deal with the high cost of prescription medications

September 27, 2022 | Syracuse, NY

Nearly one in five adults (18%) reported that they or a family member skipped prescribed medicine at least once in the prior 12 months to save money, according to a recent survey from Gallup and West Health. “Although higher costs may be causing many...

Central New York

Tips to deal with the high cost of prescription medications

September 27, 2022

Nearly one in five adults (18%) reported that they or a family member skipped prescribed medicine at least once in the prior 12 months to save money, according to a recent survey from Gallup and West Health. “Although higher costs may be causing...

Corporate

Breast cancer awareness is important, but mammograms can save lives

September 21, 2022 | Elmira, NY

In New York state, 83% of individuals who are recommended to have a mammogram are following the state’s screening guidelines, a percentage that’s been stable for two decades according to a review of state data by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. That...

CNY Southern Tier

Breast cancer awareness is important, but mammograms can save lives

September 21, 2022

In New York state, 83% of individuals who are recommended to have a mammogram are following the state’s screening guidelines, a percentage that’s been stable for two decades according to a review of state data by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. That...

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Breast cancer awareness is important, but mammograms can save lives

September 21, 2022 | Syracuse, NY

In New York state, 83% of individuals who are recommended to have a mammogram are following the state’s screening guidelines, a percentage that’s been stable for two decades according to a review of state data by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. That...

Central New York

Breast cancer awareness is important, but mammograms can save lives

September 21, 2022 | Rochester, NY

In New York state, 83% of individuals who are recommended to have a mammogram are following the state’s screening guidelines, a percentage that’s been stable for two decades according to a review of state data by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. That...

Rochester

Breast cancer awareness is important, but mammograms can save lives

September 21, 2022 | Utica, NY

In New York state, 83% of individuals who are recommended to have a mammogram are following the state’s screening guidelines, a percentage that’s been stable for two decades according to a review of state data by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. That...

Utica

NCQA Releases 2022 Health Plan Ratings

September 19, 2022

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has just received its 2022 ratings from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The following ratings (based on a 5 Star rating system) reflect 2021 plan performance across all lines of business. 4.5...

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Monkeypox Q&A

September 19, 2022 | Rochester, NY

With the United States experiencing an outbreak of the monkeypox virus, Kathleen Robischon, MD, answers some common questions about the disease. Dr. Robischon is a senior medical director at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. Please note:...

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Community leaders join Excellus BCBS Governing Boards and Regional Advisory Boards

September 1, 2022 | Rochester, NY

ROCHESTER, NY – Two community leaders have joined the Regional Advisory and Governing Boards of Excellus Health Plan, Inc., and its parent and subsidiary companies. Seanelle Hawkins, Ed.D., President and CEO of the Urban League of Rochester, has been...

Rochester

Community leaders join Excellus BCBS Governing Boards and Regional Advisory Boards

September 1, 2022 | Rochester, NY

ROCHESTER, NY – Two community leaders have joined the Regional Advisory and Governing Boards of Excellus Health Plan, Inc., and its parent and subsidiary companies. Seanelle Hawkins, Ed.D., President and CEO of the Urban League of Rochester, has been...

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One third of adults are prediabetic and most don’t know it

August 22, 2022 | Rochester, NY

One in three adults in the U.S. – or about 88 million Americans – has prediabetes, yet more than 80 percent of them don’t know it, according to an Excellus BlueCross BlueShield review of current data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

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Excellus BCBS addresses health disparities in upstate New York with Health Equity Award Funding

August 15, 2022 | Rochester, NY

Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply beginning August 15 Recognizing structural racism as a driving force of health inequities, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield invites nonprofit organizations to apply for their Health Equity Awards. The awards...

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Napierala Named VP of Medicare and Individual Market Sales

August 8, 2022 | Rochester, NY

Andrew Napierala has been hired as Vice President of Medicare and Individual Market Sales for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. His oversight will include field sales, telesales, retail sites, and broker operations for these lines of...

Corporate

Excellus BCBS named to the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion^®

July 20, 2022 | Rochester, NY

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is pleased to be named to the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion after receiving a top score of 100 percent on the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI), a national benchmarking survey by Disability:IN and the...

Corporate

Excellus BCBS announces new CNY Regional Advisory Board members

July 19, 2022 | Syracuse, NY

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has named Jeremy Klemanski, John M. Marraffa, Jr., and William J. Simmons, Esq., to its Central New York Regional Advisory Board. “As a local health plan, our mission is to help people in our communities live healthier and...

Central New York

Excellus BCBS names Dajia Richardson as Rochester region community investments and partnerships manager

July 19, 2022 | Rochester, NY

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently named Dajia Richardson as community investments and partnerships manager for the company's Rochester region. Her responsibilities in this role include overseeing strategic investments with the goal of improving...

Rochester

CDC says Black Americans targeted by makers of menthol cigarettes

July 6, 2022 | Rochester, NY

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed new rules to ban the manufacture and sale of menthol cigarettes. But with the dangers of smoking so well-known, why the current focus on these specific tobacco products? ...

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Uncomfortable topics: Promoting open dialogue between patient and provider

July 1, 2022 | Rochester, NY

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield regularly conducts health outcome surveys of a random sampling of its Medicare members to learn about their relationship with their health care providers and the conversations they have (or don’t have) about topics...

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Cervical Cancer Screening Saves Lives

June 8, 2022 | Rochester, NY

In New York state, 20 percent of individuals who are eligible for cervical cancer screening are not following the screening guidelines, despite the evidence that screening saves lives. A review of data by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield found that...

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Excellus BCBS Provides 65 Community Health Awards to Area Nonprofits

May 23, 2022 | Rochester, NY

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced today that it is awarding a total of 65 community health awards to nonprofit organizations across upstate New York. The community health award funding will support innovative programs and solutions to advance...

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Well-child visits over summer break: Book them now

May 4, 2022 | Rochester, NY

It’s not too early to arrange the medical and dental visits your kids will need over the summer break from school. With planning, you’ll be able to easily fit the well-child visits, camp physicals, and dental check-ups into your schedule of day trips,...

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Not-for-profits Invited to Submit Maternal Health Care Project Ideas for Excellus BCBS Member and Community Health Improvement Funding

May 2, 2022 | Rochester, NY

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced today that it is asking the community to submit ideas, for its Member and Community Health Improvement (MACHI) funding, that specifically targets maternal health programs and access to comprehensive maternal care...

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Medication Adherance - Importance of taking medication as directed

April 21, 2022

The World Health Organization says that getting more patients to take their medications as directed, known as medication adherence, may have a greater impact on the health of the population than any improvement in specific medical treatments. But,...

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Lives are saved through organ donation – register today

March 25, 2022 | Syracuse, NY

More than 8,500 New York state residents are waiting for an organ transplant that can save their life, according to a review of state data by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. Unfortunately, time will run out for around 500 of them, as that is the average...

CNY Southern Tier

Excellus BCBS Partnering with Civica to Increase Access to Affordable Insulin

Civica to manufacture and distribute three insulins for $30 or less per vial

March 3, 2022 | Rochester, NY

Today, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and other Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies joined Civica’s initiative to manufacture and distribute affordable insulins that, once approved, will be...

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Too many people skip colon cancer screening

February 25, 2022

Colorectal cancer is among the leading causes of cancer deaths in New York state, but roughly one third of adults who should be checked for the disease have not been screened. An Excellus BlueCross BlueShield review of 2020 health data found that 71.5...

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Excellus BCBS accepting Community Health Award applications beginning February 17th

February 17, 2022 | Rochester, NY

Nonprofit organizations in upstate New York can apply for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Awards that the company is offering to help fund health and wellness programs in upstate New York. The application period opens on Thursday,...

Corporate

Excellus BCBS Awards Hospitals $30 Million for Quality Improvements

February 14, 2022 | Syracuse, NY

Thirty-one upstate New York hospitals and health centers earned a combined $30 million in quality improvement payments from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield last year as part of the nonprofit health insurer’s Hospital Performance Incentive Program. Since...

Central New York

Excellus BCBS Awards Hospitals $30 Million for Quality Improvements

February 14, 2022 | Rochester, NY

Thirty-one upstate New York hospitals and health centers earned a combined $30 million in quality improvement payments from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield last year as part of the nonprofit health insurer’s Hospital Performance Incentive Program. Since...

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Excellus BCBS Awards Hospitals $30 Million for Quality Improvements

February 14, 2022 | Elmira, NY

Thirty-one upstate New York hospitals and health centers earned a combined $30 million in quality improvement payments from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield last year as part of the nonprofit health insurer’s Hospital Performance Incentive Program. Since...

CNY Southern Tier

Excellus BCBS Awards Hospitals $30 Million for Quality Improvements

February 14, 2022 | Rochester, NY

Thirty-one upstate New York hospitals and health centers earned a combined $30 million in quality improvement payments from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield last year as part of the nonprofit health insurer’s Hospital Performance Incentive Program. Since...

Rochester

Excellus BCBS Awards Hospitals $30 Million for Quality Improvements

February 14, 2022 | Utica, NY

Thirty-one upstate New York hospitals and health centers earned a combined $30 million in quality improvement payments from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield last year as part of the nonprofit health insurer’s Hospital Performance Incentive Program. Since...

Utica

Excellus BCBS Earns 90 percent in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index

January 27, 2022 | Rochester, NY

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has received a score of 90 percent out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices...

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Can you get the care you need outside of the ED?

January 19, 2022 | Rochester, NY

There are millions of visits to hospital emergency departments (ED) in New York state each year that don’t result in a hospital stay, according to New York State Department of Health data. And while some conditions require emergency care, many are...

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Excellus BCBS appoints Cindy Langston as its first female chief information officer

January 6, 2022 | Rochester, NY

Cindy Langston has been appointed as senior vice president and chief information officer at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, the largest nonprofit health insurer in upstate New York. Langston is the company’s first female chief information officer in...

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The Silent Pandemic: COVID-19’s Impact on Mental Health

November 29, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Forty-one percent of adults report struggling with mental health or substance use, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up from 20 percent pre-COVID. Nearly one in three adults now report having symptoms of anxiety or...

Corporate

Excellus BCBS has raised its minimum wage to $18 an hour

November 22, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has raised the minimum wage for all employees at its company to $18 an hour. Previously, the minimum wage was $15 an hour. “I’m excited to share that our organization has a new $18 an hour minimum wage,” said Jim Reed, CEO...

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Q&A on Medicare Basics with Ryan Dolan, Excellus BCBS Medicare Field Sales Manager

November 18, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Are you newly Medicare eligible (turning 65), planning to retire soon, or have you had Medicare for years and wonder if you’re in the right plan? Regardless, Medicare can be confusing. Ryan Dolan, Medicare Field Sales Manager at Excellus...

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Q&A on Medicare Basics with Ryan Dolan, Excellus BCBS Medicare Field Sales Manager

November 18, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Are you newly Medicare eligible (turning 65), planning to retire soon, or have you had Medicare for years and wonder if you’re in the right plan? Regardless, Medicare can be confusing. Ryan Dolan, Medicare Field Sales Manager at Excellus...

Rochester

Excellus BCBS appoints Gina Cuyler, MD as Vice President Health Equity and Community Investments

November 16, 2021 | Rochester, NY

In keeping with its mission to ensure access to high quality health care and reduce health disparities, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced that Gina Cuyler, MD. has joined the health plan as Vice President Health Equity and Community Investments. ...

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Excellus BCBS appoints Gina Cuyler, MD as Vice President Health Equity and Community Investments

November 16, 2021 | Rochester, NY

In keeping with its mission to ensure access to high quality health care and reduce health disparities, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced that Gina Cuyler, MD. has joined the health plan as Vice President Health Equity and Community Investments. ...

Rochester

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announces recipients of 2021 Health Equity Awards

November 9, 2021 | Syracuse, NY

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced today the recipients of its 2021 Health Equity Awards. The awards represent more than $388,000 in financial support the nonprofit health insurer is providing to community programs that address racial and ethnic...

Central New York

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announces recipients of 2021 Health Equity Awards

November 9, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced today the recipients of its 2021 Health Equity Awards. The awards represent more than $388,000 in financial support the nonprofit health insurer is providing to community programs that address racial and ethnic...

Corporate

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announces recipients of 2021 Health Equity Awards

November 9, 2021 | Syracuse, NY

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced today the recipients of its 2021 Health Equity Awards. The awards represent more than $388,000 in financial support the nonprofit health insurer is providing to community programs that address racial and ethnic...

CNY Southern Tier

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announces recipients of 2021 Health Equity Awards

November 9, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced today the recipients of its 2021 Health Equity Awards. The awards represent more than $388,000 in financial support the nonprofit health insurer is providing to community programs that address racial and ethnic...

Rochester

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announces recipients of 2021 Health Equity Awards

November 9, 2021 | Utica, NY

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced today the recipients of its 2021 Health Equity Awards. The awards represent more than $388,000 in financial support the nonprofit health insurer is providing to community programs that address racial and ethnic...

Utica

About 60 Summer 2022 Internship Positions Will Be Available at Excellus BCBS

November 5, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Starting now through the end of the year, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is posting about 60 college internships for Summer 2022 for college students at its locations in upstate New York. Summer internship positions currently available include jobs in...

Corporate

Untreated oral disease impacts quality of life for adults and kids

November 3, 2021

Thirty percent of upstate New York adults did not visit a dentist within the past year, according to the results of a survey commissioned by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. And that’s troubling because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Corporate

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield appoints Brenda Rigas General Counsel and Senior Vice President

October 28, 2021 | Syracuse, NY

Brenda Rigas has been appointed as General Counsel and Senior Vice President at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. Over the past 14 years, Rigas has been the primary legal support for compliance and regulatory affairs at the organization and has managed...

Corporate

Innovative benefits for 2022 define Medicare from Excellus BCBS

October 14, 2021 | Syracuse, NY

A NEW zero-premium option, $40 Part B monthly refunds, savings on select insulin, and a meal delivery service are among the 2022 benefit highlights for Medicare Advantage Plans from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. And that’s in addition to longtime...

Central New York

Innovative benefits for 2022 define Medicare from Excellus BCBS

October 14, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Lower premiums for many plans and reduced PCP/specialist copays across most plans, an eyewear allowance on all plans, savings on select insulin on most plans, and preventive dental now included on $0 Premium Medicare Blue Choice Select (HMO) Plan are...

Rochester

Excellus BCBS achieves 5-star rating for two of its Medicare plans: among the highest in the nation and upstate New York

October 8, 2021 | Syracuse, NY

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) annual Star Ratings for 2022 has awarded Excellus BlueCross BlueShield 5-star ratings for two of its Medicare plans, making it among the highest rated Medicare plans in the nation and in upstate New...

Central New York

Excellus BCBS achieves 5-star rating for two of its Medicare plans: among the highest in the nation and upstate New York

October 8, 2021 | Rochester, NY

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) annual Star Ratings for 2022 has awarded Excellus BlueCross BlueShield 5-star ratings for two of its Medicare plans, making it among the highest rated Medicare plans in the nation and in upstate New...

Corporate

Excellus BCBS achieves 5-star rating for two of its Medicare plans: among the highest in the nation and upstate New York

October 8, 2021 | Elmira, NY

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) annual Star Ratings for 2022 has awarded Excellus BlueCross BlueShield 5-star ratings for two of its Medicare plans, making it among the highest rated Medicare plans in the nation and in upstate New...

CNY Southern Tier

Excellus BCBS Medicare plans among the highest in the nation and the only 5-star HMO plan in the greater Rochester area

October 8, 2021 | Rochester, NY

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) annual Star Ratings for 2022 has awarded Excellus BlueCross BlueShield a 5-star rating, making it among the highest rated Medicare plans in the nation and in upstate New York. Ratings are based on...

Rochester

Excellus BCBS achieves 5-star rating for two of its Medicare plans: among the highest in the nation and upstate New York

October 8, 2021 | Utica, NY

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) annual Star Ratings for 2022 has awarded Excellus BlueCross BlueShield 5-star ratings for two of its Medicare plans, making it among the highest rated Medicare plans in the nation and in upstate New...

Utica

The value of the flu vaccine and other lessons from flu seasons past

September 28, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Flu activity was unusually low throughout the 2020-2021 flu season both in the United States and globally, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the reason is not a surprise. The safety protocols implemented to protect...

Corporate

Excellus BCBS addresses health disparities in upstate New York with new Health Equity Awards

Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply beginning August 17

August 17, 2021 | Syracuse, NY

Recognizing structural racism as a driving force of health inequities and a barrier to its goal of health equity, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield invites nonprofit organizations to apply for Health Equity Awards of up to $30,000 each to help fund health...

Central New York

Excellus BCBS addresses health disparities in upstate New York with new Health Equity Awards

Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply beginning August 17

August 17, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Recognizing structural racism as a driving force of health inequities and a barrier to its goal of health equity, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield invites nonprofit organizations to apply for Health Equity Awards of up to $30,000 each to help fund health...

Corporate

Excellus BCBS addresses health disparities in upstate New York with new Health Equity Awards

Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply beginning August 17

August 17, 2021 | Elmira, NY

Recognizing structural racism as a driving force of health inequities and a barrier to its goal of health equity, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield invites nonprofit organizations to apply for Health Equity Awards of up to $30,000 each to help fund health...

CNY Southern Tier

Excellus BCBS addresses health disparities in upstate New York with new Health Equity Awards

Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply beginning August 17

August 17, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Recognizing structural racism as a driving force of health inequities and a barrier to its goal of health equity, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield invites nonprofit organizations to apply for Health Equity Awards of up to $30,000 each to help fund health...

Rochester

Excellus BCBS addresses health disparities in upstate New York with new Health Equity Awards

Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply beginning August 17

August 17, 2021 | Utica, NY

Recognizing structural racism as a driving force of health inequities and a barrier to its goal of health equity, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield invites nonprofit organizations to apply for Health Equity Awards of up to $30,000 each to help fund health...

Utica

Falling doesn’t have to be part of aging

August 3, 2021 | Rochester, NY

More than one in four older adults in the U.S. report falling each year, according to the CDC, which translates to about 36 million falls. One out of five of those falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury, and that can have a...

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Falling doesn’t have to be part of aging

August 3, 2021 | Rochester, NY

More than one in four older adults in the U.S. report falling each year, according to the CDC, which translates to about 36 million falls. One out of five of those falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury, and that can have a...

Rochester

Excellus BCBS named to the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion ®

July 13, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is pleased to be named to the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion after receiving a top score of 100 percent on the 2021 Disability Equality Index (DEI), a national benchmarking survey by Disability:IN and the...

Corporate

Excellus BCBS Announces James R. Reed as President and Chief Executive Officer

May 3, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced today that James R. Reed has been appointed chief executive officer of the $6.2 billion health plan and its parent company, The Lifetime Healthcare Companies. Reed has been serving as president and CEO-elect...

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TIME FOR EVERYONE TO GET #VACCINEREADY

April 1, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Because of COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on racial and ethnic minorities, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is working to help the community become #VaccineReady during National Minority Health Month. Excellus BCBS has a dedicated COVID-19 website...

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The winter blues are real, and COVID may make it worse

February 9, 2021 | Syracuse, NY

Some people love the cold weather months. They eagerly bundle up for a brisk walk, they hit the ski slopes, they huddle by a window to watch the snowflakes float to the ground. But for other people, this is a dreary time of year filled with feelings of...

Central New York

The winter blues are real, and COVID may make it worse

February 9, 2021 | Rochestery, NY

Some people love the cold weather months. They eagerly bundle up for a brisk walk, they hit the ski slopes, they huddle by a window to watch the snowflakes float to the ground. But for other people, this is a dreary time of year filled with feelings of...

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The winter blues are real, and COVID may make it worse

February 9, 2021 | Elmira, NY

Some people love the cold weather months. They eagerly bundle up for a brisk walk, they hit the ski slopes, they huddle by a window to watch the snowflakes float to the ground. But for other people, this is a dreary time of year filled with feelings of...

CNY Southern Tier

The winter blues are real, and COVID may make it worse

February 9, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Some people love the cold weather months. They eagerly bundle up for a brisk walk, they hit the ski slopes, they huddle by a window to watch the snowflakes float to the ground. But for other people, this is a dreary time of year filled with feelings of...

Rochester

The winter blues are real, and COVID may make it worse

February 9, 2021 | Utica, NY

Some people love the cold weather months. They eagerly bundle up for a brisk walk, they hit the ski slopes, they huddle by a window to watch the snowflakes float to the ground. But for other people, this is a dreary time of year filled with feelings of...

Utica

Excellus BCBS accepting Community Health Award applications beginning February 1st

Nonprofit organizations in the Central New York region are invited to apply for grants

February 1, 2021 | Syracuse, NY

Nonprofit organizations in upstate New York can apply for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Award grants of up to $5,000, which the company is offering to help fund health and wellness programs in the region. The application period opens on...

Central New York

Excellus BCBS accepting Community Health Award applications beginning February 1st

Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for grants

February 1, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Nonprofit organizations in upstate New York can apply for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Award grants totaling $150,000 to help fund health and wellness programs in upstate New York. The application period opens on Monday, February 1 and...

Corporate

Excellus BCBS accepting Community Health Award applications beginning February 1st

Nonprofit organizations in the Southern Tier region are invited to apply for grants

February 1, 2021 | Elmira, NY

Nonprofit organizations in upstate New York can apply for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Award grants that add up to a total of $150,000, which the company is offering to help fund health and wellness programs in upstate New York. The...

CNY Southern Tier

Excellus BCBS accepting Community Health Award applications beginning February 1st

Nonprofit organizations in the Rochester region are invited to apply for grants

February 1, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Nonprofit organizations in upstate New York can apply for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Award grants totaling $150,000 to help fund health and wellness programs in upstate New York. The application period opens on Monday, February 1 and...

Rochester

Excellus BCBS accepting Community Health Award applications beginning February 1st

Nonprofits in the Mohawk Valley/North Country region are invited to apply for grants

February 1, 2021 | Utica, NY

Nonprofit organizations in upstate New York can apply for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Award grants of up to $5,000, which the company is offering to help fund health and wellness programs in the region. The application period opens on...

Utica

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield honored for LGBTQ workplace equality

January 28, 2021 | Rochester, NY

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield once again earned high marks from the Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer workplace equality,...

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