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January 8, 2024: Michigan Medicaid expanded to cover health workers you may not have heard of
A shift in Michigan Medicaid policy has bolstered funding for a category of health care worker that can have a bigger impact on a patient’s health than the wisest doctor or specialist. Director of Plan Initiatives Julie Aronica explains the benefits for members.

August 8, 2023: Blue Cross Complete of Michigan Joins BCBSM in Supporting Eagle Sports Club Youth Baseball
Blue Cross Complete joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for Blues Day for Detroit Kids, in support of the Eagle Sports Club summer youth baseball league. Market President Paul Loffreda had the honor of throwing out the first pitch for game two.

June 2, 2023: Blue Cross Complete sponsors diaper drive for Flint Diaper Bank
Blue Cross Complete was a sponsor for the ABC12 Diaper Drive benefitting the Flint Diaper Bank on May 17, 2023. Organizations like the Flint Diaper Bank help connect members to valuable resources for their new baby.

June 1, 2023: Blue Cross Complete Mobile Dental Day provides convenient cleanings
Blue Cross Complete hosted a Mobile Dental Day on May 25 at the Durfee Innovation Society in Detroit. Participants received no-cost teeth cleanings and dental exams provided by Team Wellness Center, a provider in Blue Cross Complete’s dental network.

May 5, 2023: Blue Cross Complete celebrates sixth Community Baby Shower
Blue Cross Complete hosted its sixth Community Baby Shower on May 5 at the Durfee Innovation Society in Detroit. New and soon-to-be moms and their families gathered for health education, baby item giveaways, community resource connections and health screenings.

February 8, 2023: MDLive® is Latest Service Offered by Blue Cross Complete to Support Member Needs
Blue Cross Complete members now have access to MDLive®, a no-cost telehealth service that allows members to communicate directly with a doctor from their home or on the go.

January 27, 2023: Chef Paul Penney Kicks Off 2023 Events at Blue Cross Complete Wellness and Opportunity Center
Blue Cross Complete hosted Chef Paul Penney for a healthy cooking demonstration at the Durfee Innovation Society in Detroit, the first in-person community event of the year. The Blue Cross Complete Wellness Center is located on the third floor of the Durfee Innovation Society. Members can visit for in-person assistance with resources, benefits questions, and more.

January 25, 2023: Blue Cross Complete Director of Plan Initiatives Speaks at MDHHS Social Determinants of Health Summit
Director of Plan Initiatives Julie Aronica spoke about the positive impact of having multiple touchpoints to address members’ daily non-medical needs as part of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ virtual conference.

December 12, 2022: 110 Food Pantries Awarded Grant Funding to Improve Michigan’s Food Ecosystem
Grant funding has been awarded to 110 Michigan food pantries to improve access to nutrient-rich foods, including dairy and produce. Support for this initiative was provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, United Dairy Industry of Michigan and Blue Cross Complete.

December 9, 2022: Blue Cross Complete Joins BCBSM, United Dairy Industry of Michigan to Provide Funding for 110 Food Pantries
Grant funding for 110 Michigan food pantries will help improve access to nutrient-rich foods, including dairy and produce.

November 4, 2022: Blue Cross Complete Joins BCBSM and Children Trust Michigan for Parade Company Breakfast
Leaders from Blue Cross Complete joined colleagues at other community-focused organizations to celebrate the annual Detroit Thanksgiving Parade Company Breakfast.

November 2, 2022: Blue Cross Complete Participates in Life Remodeled’s Trunk or Treat Event
The Community Outreach team helped provide a safe and fun environment for kids and their families to celebrate Halloween.

October 14, 2022: Blue Cross Complete Attends Healthy Safety Net Symposium Hosted by BCBSM
Blue Cross Complete leadership spoke on the importance of strengthening partnerships and responding to community voices.

September 1, 2022: Blue Cross Complete Sponsors City Life Lansing’s Love the City Block Parties
Watch a thank-you video created by City Life Lansing showcasing some of the community moments Blue Cross Complete helped support.

August 18, 2022: GED^® support program now available for members
Blue Cross Complete members looking to earn their high school equivalency diploma, or GED^®, are now able to do so at no cost through the Mission GED program.

August 8, 2022: Blue Cross Complete supports healthy communities through youth sports
This spring, Blue Cross Complete sponsored five leagues in the greater Detroit, Lansing, Ypsilanti-Ann Arbor and Flint areas – impacting 5,100 youth athletes who played in baseball, soccer, and flag football leagues.

July 26, 2022: Michigan food pantries can apply for grants to help buy dairy products, refrigerators
Food pantries in Michigan can now apply for grants to help purchase more dairy products and improve the way they store food.

June 30, 2022: Blue Cross Complete Market President joins Pride Telethon to discuss LGBTQ-conscious health care
Blue Cross Complete of Michigan Market President Paul Loffreda met with Dave Garcia, executive director of Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center, to discuss the importance of supportive, whole-person health care as part of the organization’s annual Pride Telethon.

June 8, 2022: Blue Cross Complete pleased to support the Thumb Blessing Boxes program
Blue Cross Complete is pleased to support the Thumb Blessing Boxes program, along with the Thumb Food Policy Council and Thumb Area Transit.

April 8, 2022: Blue Cross Complete proud to participate in the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign
Blue Cross Complete is proud to participate in the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign in support of Prevent Child Abuse America and the Michigan Children’s Trust Fund.

December 6, 2021: Blue Cross Complete, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Wayne Health Improve COVID-19 Vaccine Access with McDonald’s Clinics
Blue Cross Complete of Michigan joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Wayne Health to enable residents to receive a convenient, no-cost COVID-19 vaccine at three metro-Detroit McDonald’s locations.

October 13, 2021: Blue Cross Complete proud to continue volunteering with Life Remodeled
Blue Cross Complete of Michigan was proud to participate in the Life Remodeled neighborhood cleanup event for the fifth year since 2016.

October 4, 2021: Blue Cross Complete proud to earn Multicultural Health Care Distinction for fourth time
Blue Cross Complete of Michigan is proud to have earned the Multicultural Health Care Distinction, with a 100% completion rating, from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

August 23, 2021: Meet the Blue Cross Complete member using her own experience to help fight racial disparities in pregnancy care
Blue Cross Complete of Michigan member and Member Advisory Council participant Robena Hill is a passionate advocate for Black women and babies in southeast Michigan and sets an example for what it means to provide whole-person care.

November 26, 2020: Cristo Rey Community Center hosts free Thanksgiving meal drive-thru
Many families are counting their blessings today by preparing a Thanksgiving meal at home. But not everyone has that blessing, especially during a pandemic.

September 28, 2020: Grand Rapids organization helping LGBTQ+ youth address homelessness and health
Homelessness and housing instability affect LGBTQ+ youth at more than twice the rate of their heterosexual, cisgender peers.

August 20, 2020: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Complete of Michigan provide $100,000 to Gleaners Community Food Bank to address food insecurity
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Complete of Michigan are addressing food insecurity in Southeast Michigan with a $100,000 donation to Gleaners Community Food Bank.

May 18, 2020: AmeriHealth Caritas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan name Paul Loffreda market president of Blue Cross Complete of Michigan
AmeriHealth Caritas and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan jointly announced today that they have appointed Paul Loffreda as market president of Blue Cross Complete of Michigan. In this role, Loffreda is responsible for the general oversight of the health plan’s day-to-day operations, including medical affairs, quality, provider network management, marketing and community outreach.

May 14, 2020: Mobile coronavirus testing event helps 304 Detroiters
Detroit-area residents were able to receive a free COVID-19 test as a result of a partnership between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete, Wayne State University, the Wayne State University Physician Group and ACCESS.

March 6, 2020: New murals create welcoming space for Flint-area foster children
Every day, children show up at Catholic Charities’ Children’s Center to attend court-ordered visitations with their biological family members. Blue Cross Complete of Michigan teamed up with Catholic Charities and commissioned whimsical murals for the visitation room walls to create a more inviting spaces for kids and family members.

February 14, 2020: Blue Cross is spreading the love and combating hunger
As part of their month-long Spread the Love campaign, Blue Cross Complete and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan employees delivered 200 cases of peanut butter and jelly and several boxes of peanut butter and jelly given by BCC employees through a donation drive.