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Supporting Small Businesses Through 2026 Changes

Running a small business has never been easy. We understand these changes are difficult. Our commitment is to help small businesses make the most of their benefits and to continue supporting your employees in meaningful ways. Even in a challenging year, we’ve worked to deliver value, improve access, and help manage costs. Here are the Read More »

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Ensuring Employees Get the Mental Health Support They Need

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, depression symptoms disrupt daily functioning, including cognitive performance in the workplace for 87.9% of affected adults. While many companies are working hard to support mental wellbeing, there is still a serious medication gap for those in need. Understanding this medication gap is essential in helping to Read More »

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Your Team’s Mental Health Matters, Here’s How We’ve Got Them Covered

At Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS), we understand the importance of medical and behavioral health working together and our care management teams ensure your employees receive comprehensive support that fits their unique needs. When people feel supported from every angle, they’re more likely to follow treatment plans and take steps toward better health. Some of the Read More »

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Collaborative Cancer Care: How OncoHealth and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Work Together

Cancer care is personal. Every diagnosis brings its own set of challenges not just for the patient, but for families, providers and employers, too. At Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS), we understand that managing cancer care requires a team approach. That’s why we support a collaborative model of care, one where pharmacists, oncologists, and hematologists work Read More »

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Why prescription drug prices keep rising — and what employers can do

Prescription drug prices are increasing across the nation and many employers are feeling the effects. Whether it’s the growing demand for specialty medications, new drugs hitting the market, or off-label use of popular medications, these trends are driving costs higher. At Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield (BCBS), we take a complete, proactive approach to help employers Read More »

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We’re there every step of the way, to provide your team the diabetes care management they need.

At Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS), we understand that your employees living with diabetes affects every aspect of their life. Managing diabetes well is important for not only helping them stay healthy to avoid complications, but also manage health care costs for your business. That’s where we come in with our diabetes management program that puts Read More »

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Learn How Having Your Employees Backs, Can Pay You Back

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, such as back, neck and joint pain are one of the leading drivers of health care expenses in the U.S. and consistently one of the top three highest costs for health plans. In 2021, there was an estimated 9.5 million visits to the emergency department across the U.S. for MSK conditions.1 And in Read More »

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GLP-1 Drugs: What Employers Need to Know

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic® and Zepbound® have gained significant attention in recent years for their effectiveness in treating both diabetes and assisting with weight loss. As their popularity continues to rise, employers face a unique set of opportunities and challenges, particularly regarding cost management and employee wellbeing. What are GLP-1 drugs? Originally designed to help Read More »

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