Happy New Year! As we kick off 2026, we’re excited to share fresh updates, helpful resources and new ways to support your members. This month’s theme – New Year, Fresh Start – is all about stepping into the year feeling informed, supported and ready for what’s ahead. We’re looking forward to a great 2026 with you.

Help Keep employees connected with their online member account

When  employees and their families register for an online member account, they can easily track out-of-pocket costs, explore eligible programs, find in-network providers and access key plan details anytime. Share this flyer with your members to make sign-up simple for their employees.
 

NO EVENTS FOR JANUARY

INSIGHTS

What are biologics and biosimilars?

Biologic medications play a big role in treating chronic conditions, but they’re also some of the costliest drugs on your health plan. This article breaks down what biologics and biosimilars are – and why biosimilars offer the same high-quality care at a lower cost. Understanding these options can help you manage pharmacy spend while still ensuring your employees receive effective, trusted treatment.
 

As part of our commitment to supporting our customers year-round, we’re adding a new “Looking Ahead” section to help prepare for upcoming themes and employee engagement opportunities. Each month, we’ll share resources and information a month in advance to easily plan employee communications and align internal healthcare initiatives.

February is American Heart Month, a key opportunity to help employers and employees, understand and manage hypertension – one of the most common and costly chronic conditions in the workforce. High blood pressure often goes unnoticed, yet it drives higher medical costs, increased absenteeism and long-term health risks. Encourage your members to share these resources with their employees to boost awareness and education. 

• Best Steps for Preventing Heart Disease
• How To Check Your Blood Pressure At Home
• Heart Healthy Self-Check Virtual Well-Being Webinar

As a reminder, fully insured employers and their employees have access to our Hypertension Management program, which offers personalized support for hypertension, dyslipidemia, weight management, and mental health. Employees receive a connected blood pressure monitor, digital reporting, virtual and in-person coaching, and medication support when needed. Spread awareness for American Heart Month by broadly sharing this flyer with your members to drive participation and help their workforce engage in heart-healthy habits.
 

RESOURCES

Encourage employees to get their regular screenings

Seventy-five percent of health care costs are due to chronic diseases that could be avoided with preventive care.* Let your members know about preventative care toolkit so they can share the importance of preventive care and empower their employees and their families to make health a priority.
 

Employees do better when they’re engaged with their health plan

To boost awareness and year-round engagement, we offer ready-to-use employer toolkits filled with practical communications tools, including email templates, member flyers, postcards and more. Your members can share these resources to promote preventive care, support behavioral health, and help their employees get the most out of their benefits through their online member account and beyond.
 

Maximizing fully insured benefits

Our fully insured members have access to a wide range of built-in programs and resources designed to support their employees’ health, well-being and care. Your members can use this resource to help their employees understand the many services available to them — from care navigation and preventive benefits to behavioral health support and digital tools. The more informed employees are, the better equipped they’ll be to make confident, cost-effective decisions for themselves and their families.
 

Share Blue 365 Nutrition Deals

Healthy employees are more productive and have fewer sick days, making nutrition an important part of any employer wellness strategy. Blue365® offers your workforce discounts on meal kits, supplements, and other tools that support better eating habits. These easy, low-cost perks can help employees feel their best while supporting your organization’s health and cost management goals.