Roll up your sleeve for fall
- Mark T. Jansen, M.D.
- October 7, 2024
Most adults are familiar with the flu, COVID-19, and pneumonia vaccines. But they should also consider getting vaccines for shingles and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Blueprint Magazine
Welcome to Blueprint magazine, a publication for the policyholders of the Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield family of companies. We’re here to help you on your healthcare journey with in-depth stories and videos about people just like you. We share news and information you can use to make the most of your benefits and stay healthy, as well as updates on fun events we sponsor in Arkansas communities and heart-felt features on the amazing work of the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas.
Autumn 2024
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Blue & You Foundation grants help treat and prevent substance use in Arkansas youth
- Kennedy Kinley
- October 7, 2024
The Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas is providing behavioral health grants to programs to prevent and treat substance use disorders in Arkansas youth and support recovery.
Open Enrollment for 2025 coverage
- October 7, 2024
Those needing an individual or family health insurance plan for 2025 can keep or change their existing plans during Open Enrollment Period (OEP), running November 1, 2024, to January 15, 2025.
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A word with Curtis Barnett, President and Chief Executive Officer: Celebrating milestones and looking ahead
- Curtis Barnett
- October 7, 2024
As we wrap up our 75th anniversary celebrations at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, we reflect on several other milestones we have reached in 2024.
Community Calendar of Events
- Kristy Follett
- October 7, 2024
The fall brings a lot of events we’re involved in, from giveaways at our ArkansasBlue Welcome Centers around the state to a holiday celebration in a park.
ALS CEO Soak
- October 7, 2024
About a dozen CEOs and others recently got soaked under a fountain in a fundraiser to assist those who have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a nervous system disease.
The rise and fall(s) of pickleball
- Linda S. Haymes
- October 7, 2024
When it comes to outdoor activities and exercise, pickleball has become wildly popular. The sport is drawing legions of new players, and often-empty tennis courts are being renewed into multiple pickl...
Understanding your health plan options
- Ramsey P. Welch
- October 7, 2024
As open enrollment approaches, you may have options for your health plan coverage. Your exact choices will depend on how you are eligible for coverage and what is offered.
Always have your member ID card
- October 7, 2024
When you download the Blueprint Portal mobile app, you have instant access to your member ID card and access to your health plan, on-demand virtual healthcare, and more.
BlueCard® – Take charge of your health, wherever you are
- October 7, 2024
Members traveling or living outside of Arkansas and many places worldwide with the BlueCard benefit in their health plan have access to the national Blue Cross networks.
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period – October 15 – December 7
- October 7, 2024
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is approaching. Which Medicare option is best for you? Arkansas Blue Medicare has some exciting plan options you won’t want to miss.
ANNUAL NOTICE: 2025 summary of benefits and coverage
- October 7, 2024
Learn more about our Summary of Benefits and Coverage which provides information regarding coverage specifications and limitations that apply to the health insurance plan you have selected.
Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act
- October 7, 2024
The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 introduced changes in insurance coverage for a mastectomy. Learn more details about it!
Get motivated. Get hyped. Get strong.
- October 7, 2024
Registration for teams in the 2025 Blue & You Fitness Challenge is now open! The free Challenge runs from March 1 to May 31, 2025.
We want to hear from you!
- October 7, 2024
We want to know more about your experience with Blueprint magazine. Respond to our survey and enter for a chance to win a pickleball basket that includes paddles, balls and other fun items.
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Taking good care of mothers and babies
- Linda S. Haymes
- May 15, 2024
Bringing a child into the world is often met with both excitement and fear. Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield can help support you throughout your pregnancy in several ways.
Discover Maven: Your go-to for free virtual maternity care
- June 3, 2024
Maven, the largest network focused on women’s and family health and its easy-to-use app offers round-the-clock access to maternity and post-partum care from a wide range of experts.
Shining a light on substance abuse: Curtis Barnett
- May 31, 2024
In 2021, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield made a public commitment to help address our state’s behavioral health crisis, which includes mental health and substance use disorders.