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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s blog offers members helpful information and insight into their health care. Learn more about the ins and outs of health insurance — what it means, how you can get the most out of it and what to consider when purchasing a new plan — find tips for healthy living and insight into careers at the company. In this space, you can read stories about the people at BlueCross who give back to our community, find advice about how to have conversations with your doctor and learn about how to help your business and employees thrive. There’s something in this space for everyone.
What Do Diversity, Inclusion Mean for BlueCross?
At BlueCross, maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace is part of the company’s core values. A diversity and inclusion consultant offers some insight into how the company and its Human Resources department work to ensure its employees represent all the communities BlueCross serves.
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Report: Early-Onset Dementia and Alzheimer’s Diagnoses Spiked for Younger Americans
The number of commercially insured Americans ages 30 to 64 diagnosed with early-onset dementia or Alzheimer’s disease increased by 200 percent from 2013 to 2017. Taylor Wilson from the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter discusses challenges facing South Carolinians.
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Taking a Digital Approach to Millennial Health
Is digital engagement the key to reaching and empowering millennials to take control of their health?
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Chamber Program Good for Business
As one of the largest employers in Richland County, it’s no wonder that BlueCross has been one of the major supporters of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Columbia program.
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COVID-19 Basics
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by a new coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that may cause illness in people. The name of this new respiratory disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19.
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BlueCross to Cover Member Cost for COVID-19 Test
BlueCross and its subsidiary BlueChoice® HealthPlan will cover testing to diagnose COVID-19 for its members when medically necessary and prescribed by health providers. Any subsequent needed care will be done in close coordination with federal, state and public health authorities.
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BlueCross expands benefits for virtual visits
BlueCross is taking steps to increase access to care in response to the Coronavirus. Telehealth visits provide convenience for people to access care using a smartphone, computer or tablet device.
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What Should I Do If I Think I’m Sick?
If you are starting to feel ill these days you are probably wondering if you have COVID-19. Because confusion and miscommunication are common in situations like this, Dr. Matt Bartels, vice president and chief medical officer for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, answers some of the more common questions for members who think they may have COVID-19.
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