Committed to our members and communities

For nearly 80 years, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield has been helping Arkansans access quality, affordable healthcare close to home. While we are going through some changes within our organization, I want you to know this — our commitment to you has never been stronger.

On October 1, we reached an important milestone in our history by officially affiliating with Cambia Health Solutions. You may be wondering what this means for you as a member. Most importantly, the healthcare coverage, service and local commitment you’ve come to expect from Arkansas Blue Cross remain unchanged. Arkansas Blue Cross will continue to serve Arkansas members under the name and brand you know and trust.

It’s also important to understand what this affiliation is not. This is not a merger, acquisition or buyout. Arkansas Blue Cross remains a mutual, not-for-profit insurance company under Arkansas law, governed by a local board of directors elected by policyholders. Our financial assets remain here, and we continue to be responsible for the health plans and provider relationships that serve our members across Arkansas.

So what is changing?

This affiliation allows Arkansas Blue Cross and Cambia to operate under a shared service model, enabling us to collaborate more closely, share resources and technology, and learn from one another’s expertise.

Cambia is a not-for-profit health solutions organization that supports affiliated health plans serving communities across six states. Together, our organizations share a common mission: improving health and making healthcare simpler, more affordable, accessible and person-centered.

Healthcare is changing quickly. To ensure we continue to be well positioned to serve our members now and into the future, we must evolve in completely new ways. By working together, we gain access to additional capabilities, innovative tools and proven practices that will help us better meet the needs of our members and the communities we serve. At the same time, decisions about Arkansas members will continue to be guided by local leadership and local knowledge.

Combining our strengths allows us to build on our long history of service while creating new ways to improve the healthcare experience for our members.

Arkansas Blue Cross remains rooted in and committed to our local communities. I look forward to continuing to lead our company and seeing how the mission that has guided us for generations can help improve the health and well-being of the people of Arkansas even more.

Thank you for placing your trust in Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. It is a responsibility we never take for granted, and we look forward to serving you for many years to come.