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Guiding you to Smarter, Better Personalized Healthcare (SM) - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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Your members’ benefits package is one of the most meaningful ways they support their employees, and yet many people only tap into it when something goes wrong. The beginning of the year is a natural moment for employees to plan ahead: schedule annual appointments, set health goals, and be proactive about care. We’re sharing simple ways to help your members’ employees better understand and use their benefits throughout the year as well as our latest updates.
UPDATES
Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting 

For customers requiring RxDC Reporting, we sent out a questionnaire earlier this month to collect premium contribution data requirements. Employers with third party benefits must coordinate with their vendors to submit remaining data. Please direct their questions to their agent or Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan sales representative.
 

Get more from HDHP health plans with an HSA

Did you know employers can offer a Health Savings Account (HSA) to their employees at no additional cost.1 Pairing their health plan with an HSA, can help employees take advantage of tax-free money they can use towards medical expenses, helping make health care more affordable. Help your members learn more about the benefits of offering an HSA. 

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Why does dental health matter?

Employees who are pregnant or have diabetes or cardiovascular disease are at risk for expensive dental issues such as gum disease and tooth decay that could lead to other chronic illnesses and increased medical expenses. By adding Blue Dental to their medical coverage offering, qualifying employees will get a third dental cleaning to help maintain their health and save your members money.

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Global healthcare made easy

Our international health insurance partner, formerly GeoBlue, is now Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions. With their new name, new look and new website, it's easy to remember that the name you trust for health insurance at home is the name you and your employees can trust abroad. Learn more about how this program supports your members and their employees and prevents the hassles of dealing with international healthcare systems.2 

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Events
Master Class: Navigating Employer Health Care Trends and Actions for 2026

Join us on Monday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern time as we discuss employer health care trends shaping 2026. This course that will address rising costs that affect you and your employees is certified by the Human Resources Certification Institute for continuing education credit.
 
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NEWS

Blue Cross held pharmacy spending flat in 2025 

In an interview with Crain’s Grand Rapids Business, Atheer Kaddis, vice president and Chief pharmacy officer of Pharmacy Services at Blue Cross, outlined the forces behind escalating drug costs and the solutions Blue Cross is implementing to counter them.  Learn how we’re improving affordability while supporting member access to medications.
 
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Latest legislative and regulatory update

Stay informed on the latest legislative and regulatory changes that could impact health plans and benefits strategy, with clear insights to help you understand what’s happening and why it matters. This month includes additional information on the Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting.
 
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Learn about our medical policy updates

Blue Cross and BCN regularly update our medical policies to align with the market. Our Quarterly Medical Policy Update newsletter is available now to explain recent changes.
 
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New Blue Cross Virtual Well-Being Webinars
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder of the role prevention plays in both employee health and healthcare affordability.

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet later-stage diagnoses often require extensive treatment, driving higher out-of-pocket costs for employees and increased claims costs for employers.4 Early detection and prevention can help reduce the need for complex treatments, and extended time away from work, as well as help avoid costly care.5 Utilize these resources to share with your members to boost awareness and education.Promote recommended colorectal cancer screenings with our Preventative Care Toolkit and reinforce that many preventative screenings are covered in our members benefits. Encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors like regular activity, balanced nutrition and limited alcohol and tobacco consumption, which can help reduce the risks of certain cancers including Colorectal Cancer.6

By encouraging awareness and preventative action, you can support your members in improving their employees’ health, while helping them manage their total cost of care.
 
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RESOURCES

Help employees plan with confidence

Give your members tools to help their employees take control of their health. Our “Choices for Care” toolkit makes it easy to share resources for exploring providers, comparing options and choosing the care that’s right for them so they can stay on track with checkups, screenings, and other important health goals.
 
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Fitness deals available through Blue365

Support employee wellbeing with Fitness Your Way! Employees can choose discounted gym access, digital classes, and savings on healthy living products through one membership. This deal can improve employee wellbeing, engagement, and productivity due to the positive effects of exercise, while offering perks can help employees feel their best while supporting employer organization’s health and cost-management goals.3 
 
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Recommended Reading
Diet Changes to Make to Reduce Your Colorectal Cancer Risk | MI Blue Daily
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1Health savings accounts are available at no additional administrative cost for fully insured small groups (under 50 members).

2Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions is the trade name of Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC (Worldwide Services Insurance Agency, LLC in California and New York), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association and is made available in cooperation with Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies in select service areas. Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions is a brand owned by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

3The Blue365® program is brought to you by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is an association of independent, locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans. Blue365 offers access to savings on items that members may purchase directly from independent vendors, which are different from items that are included in health plan policies with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan or Blue Care Network, its contracts with Medicare or any other applicable federal health care program. Neither Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network nor the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association recommends, endorses, warrants or guarantees any specific vendor or item.

4American Cancer Society (ACS) https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/colon-rectal-cancer.html

5Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer

6National Cancer Institute cancer.org
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