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Please join us for an informational webinar highlighting mental health resources available to all Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts members.
AllOne Health has compiled the results of that survey along with a review of EAP utilization trends in this year’s Annual Report: 2024 EAP Summary & Mental Health Benefit Trends.
Read more about this year’s key findings on EAP utilization trends.
Here are just a few reminders and things to note in ongoing support of the 2025 Banking on Wellness program.
*Q2 – Go the Distance - Challenge details with promotional materials attached here if needed as well.
Women struggle to get the right care. Blue Cross is committed to meeting our members' needs across the spectrum by offering comprehensive solutions.
Please join Dr. Monica Ruehli and Nurse Practitioner Kate Watson for a lively discussion with Dr. Daneille Dang from Maven. They will explore how Blue Cross is supporting women’s health and the importance of a menopause-friendly workplace.
Wednesday, April 2 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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To submit your reimbursement for calendar year 2024, log in to MyBlue and submit by March 31st, 2025.
We’re excited to kick off the Q2 challenge of the 2025 Banking on Wellness program – the ahealthyme “Go the Distance” challenge that begins in April.
Below you’ll find all the important details to help prepare and engage your employees in the challenge!
In case you missed it, here are the materials from our virtual registration party. This interactive event was designed to lead you through the steps to register for our AHealthyMe wellness platform.
As your employees approach Medicare eligibility, they may have many questions about their health insurance options. Planning for Medicare - Countdown to 65 is designed to help them navigate their choices once their employer-sponsored coverage ends.
2025 BANKING ON WELLNESS
When – 2 sessions - March 5th - Time: 12:00 PM Location: Zoom (a link to join will be provided upon registration) Registration Link: https://massbankers.zoom.us/meeting/register/zmM_nHIoRs6PKGkMz0nD4w
And on March 6th - Time: 1:00 PM - Location: Zoom (a link to join will be provided upon registration) Registration Link: https://massbankers.zoom.us/meeting/register/P4wkeFpdT6yG8TiTo-J0cA
***Participants who register on the ahealthyme site in March will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win either an Apple Watch or a Samsung Galaxy Watch.
I’m excited to be emailing you all today to announce the Top 10 Banks with the highest percentage of participation in the first campaign of the year – the AHEALTHYME Q1 STEP IT UP CHALLENGE that ended earlier this week on February 23, 2025.
We're excited to invite all eligible employees to our virtual registration party! This interactive event is designed to make it easy for you and your team to register for our AHealthyMe wellness platform.
Important Network Update
On February 5, 2025, we indicated that Stamford Health System in Connecticut planned to leave the Blue Cross Blue Shield network on March 2, 2025. We’re pleased to announce that we’ve reached an agreement with Stamford Health System, and they will be staying in the BCBS network. There will be no gap in coverage.
We are thrilled to recognize the banks that have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to employee well-being during the 2024 plan year. Please join us in congratulating this year's Human Resources Award Winners.
We want to inform you that the required Medicare Part D Disclosure to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been completed for the Massachusetts Bankers Association Group Insurance Trust for the current plan year. As the plan sponsor, Mass Bankers fulfills this compliance requirement for banks offering our insurance coverage.
Reminder: Participating employers are still responsible for providing employees with the Creditable Coverage Notice by October 15 each year.
The Stamford Health System has notified us that they plan to leave the Blue Cross Blue Shield network on March 2, 2025. If this happens, they will be considered out-of-network. We're actively negotiating with The Stamford Health System and hope to reach an agreement. If we do, we'll send you another email to let you know that they will stay in our network.
Dear Member Banks,
Happy February and Happy Heart Month!
It’s hard to believe, but we are already officially one month into the New Year and the 2025 Banking on Wellness program. Time is flying by!
Here are just a few reminders and things to note.
Join us as we celebrate the 2024 Banking on Wellness results and officially launch the 2025 program!
While the 2025 Banking on Wellness on the ahealthyme platform will remain the same as 2024-outlined below, with some added raffles (for the banks with the highest % participation) associated with the ahealthyme quarterly challenges.
• Program runs January 1 to December 31, 2025
• Available to Subscribers, Spouses and Non-members
• Earn 150 points to automatically redeem a $50 gift card on the platform
• Additional incentive opportunities throughout the program!
• Over 20 different ways to earn points
• Participate on your desktop, mobile phone, or via app!
With the new year upon us, we're focused even more on supporting our members' needs by offering comprehensive solutions that support their health. Join us for an upcoming webinar, where our team of experts will share practical strategies for creating a supportive workplace for women.
Member names can now include hyphens and apostrophes. Hyphens and apostrophes are reflected on members’ medical and/or dental ID cards (physical or digital) and 1099 HC forms for accounts that currently include a hyphen or apostrophe in a member’s name on your electronic enrollment file.
We’re excited to kick off the New Year with the first challenge of the 2025 Banking on Wellness program – the ahealthyme “Step It Up!” challenge that launches in January.
Below you’ll find all the important details to help prepare and engage your employees in the challenge and get the New Year started off on the right foot.
As the new year approaches, we wanted to remind you about ID cards and open enrollment files to ensure a seamless process for everyone.
Kick off December with updates and resources for wrapping up the 2024 Banking on Wellness program! The Q4 "Maintain Don’t Gain" challenge ends on 12/15, with gift card incentives still available to boost engagement before the program concludes on 12/31. Looking ahead, the 2025 program will include new raffles tied to ahealthyme challenges, with the first campaign, "Step It Up," launching in January. Don't miss the December Heart Health Initiative resources and additional program details in the attached materials!
We are thrilled to introduce the Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Traveler Companion Plan, a comprehensive international health coverage solution designed to support your travel needs with confidence and ease. We are hosting two informational meetings to help our bank human resources staff learn more about this coverage.
As part of the Banking on Wellness update meeting held back in October (presentation attached as a reference) that included the announcement of a campaign with customized home mailer and flyer to help support the program promotion, we are excited to announce the Top 25 banks – below - who have achieved the highest percentage of participants to reach 150 points (by 11/15) as part of this campaign.