Courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
We’re already midway through 2025. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network know that skyrocketing, unregulated prescription drug prices are continuing to take a toll on you and your employees, and they’re committed to programs that can help save money on medications. Take a moment to read these topics and more from BCBSM and BCN, and reprioritize health as we get into the second half of the year.
HOT TOPICS
Referrals and prior authorizations are going digital
Blue Cross® is no. 1 in J.D. Power rankings
Prescription for savings: Our partnership with CivicaScript
UPDATES
Referrals and prior authorizations are going digital
Referral and prior authorization approvals will soon be digital only. Let your members know to make sure their employees are registered for their online member accounts so they can view the status and details of their requests.
Account sign-up link →
Blue Cross® is no. 1 in J.D. Power rankings
For the second year in a row, Blue Cross has been recognized by J.D. Power as first in member satisfaction and most trusted among commercial health plans in Michigan.
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Help employees save money on medications with HelpScript
HelpScript helps employees with specialty medications that are paid for through their medical benefit. It takes the stress off their wallets when the cost of a prescribed drug for a rare or chronic condition is more than expected, or more than they can afford. It’s easy to enroll.
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Physical therapy reimbursement policy update
As of April 1, 2025, we’ve updated our policy for Blue Cross commercial members to align with guidelines from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. We implemented the Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction, or MPPR, policy to protect employees from paying for duplicate health care costs.
How MPPR works →
Small businesses, big impact: Celebrating customers’ commitment to employee health
In May, we held our first small business appreciation contest to spotlight the ways groups promote health and wellness in the workplace. We’re thrilled to announce our winner, Fresh Coast Counseling, LLC. Learn more about them and the competition runners-up on our LinkedIn page, and get inspired by their exceptional efforts.
Healthy workplaces →
EVENTS
HMO versus PPO: Determining Which is Best for Your Business and Employees
Encourage your members to join us for this Master Class webinar on Thursday, July 24. We’ll discuss the differences between HMO and PPO plan types to help them understand what’s right for their employees and answer questions.
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NEWS
Read 2024 annual reports
We’ve released our 2024 annual reports. They detail the work we did last year to keep the needs of customers and members our top priority.
BCN report →
Blue Cross report →
Prescription for savings: Our partnership with CivicaScript®
Prescription drugs account for a significant share of total health care spending, and a majority of Americans think their prices are too high. Blue Cross helped launch CivicaScript to bring lower-cost generic prescription medications to our members directly. It removes unnecessary markups and prioritizes patient access, supporting our broader commitment to positively impact affordability for all.
More info →
INSIGHTS
How we helped give $14 million of cancer medications to patients
Blue Cross supports the Michigan Cancer Drug Repository Program with collecting and redistributing medication used to treat cancer, or the side effects of cancer or chemotherapy. It helps reduce waste and provide medication to Michigan residents who need it.
More details →
New Blue Cross Virtual Well-Being Webinars
July 29 – 12:00 – 12:30 PM Eastern
Promote the United Nations’ International Day of Friendship at Work
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RESOURCES
On-demand Master Class about open enrollment
Open enrollment season is just around the corner. Share this 15-minute on-demand Master Class with your members. They can watch it for tips, tricks and information to help them help their employees through open enrollment.
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Discover the path to better health with Blue Cross Well-BeingSM Journeys®
We’re more than halfway through the year. It’s a great time for your members to inspire their employees to stay on top of their health with self-guided well-being Journeys. Whether they’d like to eat better, move more or manage a health concern, we have over 100 courses that can help. It’s available at no added cost through Blue Cross Well-Being.
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Practicing well-being and active lifestyles with Fitness Your WayTM through Blue365®
For the month of August, we’re waiving the enrollment fee for Fitness Your Way memberships. Employees can take advantage of workouts at multiple gyms where they live, work and travel, plus access virtual classes. Packages start at $19 per month, or $10 per month for a digital-only option.
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Visit sbam.org for more information about the small group coverage, consolidated billing and customer service available with your SBAM membership.