Judith Overton, BCBST News Center, Oct. 4, 2021 If the past few months have left you feeling stuck in a timewarp, you’re not alone. There were a few hopeful weeks in early summer when it seemed like normal activities were …
BlueCross Will Cover Costs for COVID-19 Booster
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 …