Staff, BCBST News Center, Sept. 14, 2021 Immunocompromised members seeking additional vaccine dose will not have any out-of-pocket charges CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee wants members to know that it will cover the administration cost for a COVID-19 booster …
What to know about rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations
Ali Whitter, CHES®, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Aug. 20, 2021 The Delta virus variant continues to spread — nearly 2-3 times faster than the original strain, according to a recent study. Now the dominant strain in the U.S., it also causes more …
Why we’re requiring COVID-19 vaccination for some employees
John Hawbacker, BCBST, Aug. 13, 2021 KEY TAKEAWAYS We are requiring COVID-19 vaccination for around 800 employees who have regular, in-person contact with members, employer group customers, health care providers and community members, as well as our executive team. Our …
Delta virus variant: what you need to know
Andrea Willis, M.D., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee WellTuned Blog, June 25, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the greatest tragedies of our lifetime – claiming millions of lives around the world, uprooting our daily lives and disrupting our …
How Northeast Tennessee is taking COVID-19 vaccines to its people
BCBST Staff, BCBST News Center, June 3, 2021 KEY TAKEAWAYS The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation awarded a $541,700 grant to promote COVID-19 vaccinations in Northeast Tennessee The grant funds educational outreach and vaccine delivery to the area’s underserved populations …