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.
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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.
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Need a quick vaccine or test? Visit your local pharmacist
- Greg Russell
- March 3, 2024
Recent changes in Arkansas law expanded the services offered by pharmacists. Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the first health insurer in the state to cover these newly approved pharmacy services.
Guide your 20-something to their new health plan
- June 14, 2024
If your Gen Zer is about to turn 26, they’ll need health insurance soon. Learn more about when and where to enroll and what health plan options are available.
Tragic loss leads to Hope Movement Coalition
- Linda S. Haymes
- June 14, 2024
Staci James of Yellville experienced a heartbreaking loss in 2019 when her son, Hagen Jones, 22, died of fentanyl poisoning. Read how his death led her to offer hope for others.
Anxiety and depression
- Chad Sievers
- June 14, 2024
It's common to feel stressed, but if you're feeling extremely anxious or depressed, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield can help with resources from our specialized behavioral health team and our member support programs.
Blue & You Foundation funds $1 million in social determinants of health grants
- Kennedy Kinley
- June 14, 2024
The conditions in which you are born, grow, live and work – known as social determinants of health – can impact your overall health. That’s why the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas is funding...The conditions in which you are born, grow, live and work – known as social determinants of health – can impact your overall health. That’s why the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas is funding...
Fun events for our members
- Kristy Follett
- June 14, 2024
Beat the summer heat! Challenge yourself in 2025. Down, set hut! Hey batter, batter...
Remembering George K. Mitchell, M.D.
- June 14, 2024
We are saddened by the loss of George K. Mitchell, M.D., who passed away on April 29. As our company’s chief executive for nearly 20 years (1975-1994), Dr. Mitchell oversaw an era of profound change in both healthcare and insurance.
Important changes to Complete, Complete Plus and Short-Term plans
- June 14, 2024
In March, the federal government released new rules for short-term limited-duration plans. The new rules go into effect on September 1, 2024.
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield financial information privacy notice
- June 14, 2024
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield and its affiliates (including HMO Partners, Inc. d/b/a Health Advantage) understand how important it is to protect your private information.
Treatment options for pregnant women with opioid use disorder
- Paula Cunningham
- June 17, 2024
Expecting a baby is a joyful time, but if you are struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD), that delight can be dimmed as life becomes more complex and concerning.
Free mental health first aid certification classes
- June 17, 2024
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is once again offering free mental health first aid (MHFA) certification courses throughout the state.
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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).
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.