Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

Yearly check-ins are a time to get updates on your height, weight, blood pressure and other standard health data. It can also be a time for you to schedule preventive exams specific to your age, gender and medical history. Talk to your doctor about the preventive exams they recommend for you at your next check-in.

Just announced, DakotaBlue tiered-network health plans are now available for employers in southeast ND to help employees access local care at lower costs. Read the release to learn more: https://nd.blue/3MTccQQ.

Happy #NationalWorkingParentsDay to all the hardworking parents helping North Dakota thrive. We're proud to recognize the dedicated parents on our team today. Your contributions to our company and your families are invaluable. Thank you for your drive and inspiration.

Prioritize your employees’ and insurance clients’ well-being by doing what you can to protect them from scams. See what to look out for and share to help raise awareness: ?Top 5 Things That Increase the Risk of Scams Against Employees: - Suspicious messages requesting personal information - Unauthorized access to employee or client health records -?Data breaches and vulnerabilities in your systems -?Social engineering tactics targeting employees and data managers -?Unencrypted data transfers and storage Other Tools That You Can Use: If you have health insurance from us, you and your employees can use our find a doctor tool to determine if the care provider meets our credentialling standards. You can access the tool here: https://nd.blue/3SVEM7O. If your employee thinks if they might be a victim of a scam, have them contact the number on the back of their member ID card to file a report. If you don’t have health insurance from us, contact your insurance carrier for instructions. You can also file a report with the North Dakota Insurance Department if you think you might be a victim of a scam.

As summer comes to a close, we’re reflecting on another impactful month of volunteering, events and supporting our state ?? - Our Minot office staff had a blast at the Minot Public Library "Get Ready for Kindergarten" event! They danced, learned new skills and even had a confetti party – these kids are more than ready for school! - Members of our HR team were honored to attend North Dakota State University's welcome week festivities as Corporate Champions. - Our summer 2024 interns wrapped up their time at Blue with some amazing final presentations, showing off what they learned. - We launched applications for our Health Profession and Health Care Leader Scholarships, and or Caring Foundation’s Executive Director, Amber Blomberg, even made an appearance on the North Dakota Today Show to spread the word! - Huge shoutout to our (competitive) IT Department! The Great Plains Food Bank presented them a Certificate of Appreciation for packing an impressive 3,584 pounds at their annual Packathon - Our Dickinson team represented at the Dickinson Area Chamber Of Commerce Corporate Cup - Horns up! We had an amazing time at NDSU’s Fan Day. Stay tuned for a fun partnership… - What’s knot to love about volunteering? Members of our Fargo team took some time out of their afternoon to make tie blankets for Red River Children's Advocacy Center. - We rallied together to raise $3,646 during our annual Brave the Shave fundraiser – plus, a couple of our favorite leaders got a whipped cream pie to the face! - Members of our IDBE and Customer Contact Center participated in many fun events for Fargo-Moorhead Pride. - Fix It Forward Ministry cruised on over with a vehicle that will provide transportation for a deserving community member, supported by a grant from our Caring Foundation - We sponsored some exciting events, including the Fargo Park District Senior Games, Missouri Slope Area United Way Day of Caring, Main Street Summit, Jamestown Block Party and the Fiesta for Impact, supporting the United Way of Cass-Clay.

In addition to watching your physical health, sharing your mental health and substance use concerns with your PCP, and building a solid support network of family, friends and coworkers can help you keep balance during life’s ups and downs. #MentalHealth

Happy, healthy employees help make a productive and successful business. 2024 Worksite Wellness Summit keynote speaker, Jessica Grossmeier, PhD, MPH, will explore the many strategies that can help you create a purposeful and satisfying workplace. Join us for a positively good time by registering today at https://nd.blue/3L60th1.

This Labor Day, we pause to reflect on the importance of our workforce, whose daily contributions make a significant impact on the success of North Dakota. Share a photo of your hardworking team today to celebrate all of your efforts! Our offices around the state will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2. We’ll resume regular business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Happy Labor Day to all! #TeamNDBlue

We’re laughing our way to a culture of well-being with 2024 Worksite Wellness Summit keynote speaker, Shift Yes: Galen Emanuele. Learn how to improve communication, leadership and emotional intelligence through the power of improv. Get ready to laugh at: https://nd.blue/3RRuTHT

NDSU students, did you catch Elizabeth and Katie during yesterday's welcome week activities? If not, mark your calendars - they'll be back on campus for North Dakota State University's Career Expo on Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Fargodome. Don't miss your chance to connect with them!