As Tennessee's largest health plan, we've been helping Tennesseans find their own unique paths to good health for more than 70 years. More than that, we're your neighbors and friends – fellow Tennesseans with deep roots of caring tradition, a focused approach to physical, financial and community good health for today, and a bright outlook for an even healthier tomorrow. Our mission is simple: peace of mind through better health. We're an independent, not-for-profit, locally governed health plan company – meaning we live and work alongside our Tennessee business customers and plan members. Our 6,000 employees across the state have built our strong reputation for integrity, excellent service and community leadership. But we are also part of the BlueCross BlueShield Association, a nationwide association of health care plans. Because of this, our plan members have access to the same quality health benefits while traveling or living out of state that they have while in Tennessee. © 2018 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc., an Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association.
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Congratulations to Cohort 1, the first class of students to graduate from BlueSky Tennessee Institute. We're proud of their achievements and wish them continued success in their new roles at BlueCross. Take a look back at last Saturday's commencement ceremony at ETSU, and to learn about the program, visit blueskytn.com.
Mental health is a key component of overall wellbeing. At BlueCross, we believe the expansion of mental health care access in Tennessee is not just a necessity but an imperative. Hear from Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Scott Pierce about how we’re supporting mental health care access. #WeAreBCBST
TeamBlue volunteers recently supported the (Be)Kind Initiative, a partnership between Be The Change and Chattanooga-area coffee shop (Be)Caffeinated. Volunteers spent an afternoon writing notes of encouragement on coffee collars that will be distributed with orders at (Be)Caffeinated locations around the city. #WeAreBCBST
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee was recently recognized by Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee at its National Philanthropy Awards for our work supporting the organization throughout the year. We’re proud to partner with Second Harvest to help our neighbors and communities in Northeast Tennessee. #WeAreBCBST
Growing up in Chattanooga, Charlie Milburn, Brand Communications Planning Manager at BlueCross, didn’t know anyone with Down Syndrome. That changed in 2011 when he became a father. Now, Charlie advocates for his 2 children with the condition by not letting their diagnosis define them. "When you refer to someone as their diagnosis, you’re unconsciously taking away who they actually are," Charlie said. "When I talk about my daughter Lila, I say, 'This is my daughter, Lila. She loves musical theater. She’s a great dancer. She knows the full catalog of ABBA backwards and forwards because she’s obsessed with Mamma Mia. And oh, by the way, she has Down Syndrome.'" Charlie believes that a Down Syndrome diagnosis is just one part of a happy and healthy life. That outlook translates to his work managing a team that works with Medicare, BlueCare and Dual Special Needs Plan (DSNP) member materials. "Any sort of materials that I’m working on, I’m looking at it from the perspective of making sure it’s approachable for all our members," Charlie said. "That’s a perspective that may not have been there otherwise, and I see it as my role in a lot of ways to provide it." We’re thankful for employees like Charlie, who help us bring their valuable experiences and perspectives to customer care and advocacy. #WeAreBCBST
We recently hosted students from the Future Ready Institutes at Soddy Daisy and Red Bank High Schools in Chattanooga. They got to spend the day on campus hearing from BlueCross team members and learning about the BlueSky Institute program. #WeAreBCBST
Volunteering is an important part of employee culture at BlueCross. Last year, our TeamBlue volunteers spent 11,800 hours of their time giving back to their communities. They supported 351 organizations around Tennessee by writing letters, sorting and stocking items at food banks, building bunk beds for children in need, and more. Visit this link to learn more about our volunteer work. http://spr.ly/6044tOOaK #WeAreBCBST
Our 2023 Impact Report highlights the ways BlueCross is helping Tennessee communities thrive. Last year, the BlueCross Community Trust gave $438,000 to local organizations working to support health and wellness across the state. Read more from our Impact Report here: http://spr.ly/6047shxqP.
Meet BlueCross Power of We Scholar Monserat Rincon. Monserat recently graduated from dental assistant school at Chattanooga State Technical Community College and is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene at Tennessee Wesleyan University in Athens, TN. Read more about her career goals here: http://spr.ly/6045sCIpB. #WeAreBCBST
Over the weekend, we celebrated the opening of the BlueCross Healthy Place at Quake Lake Park in Tiptonville, TN. We’re excited to share this brand-new community space and can’t wait for residents to enjoy it for years to come. #WeAreBCBST