Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan provides health care benefits to just over 4.7 million members through a variety of plans: Traditional Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Preferred, Community Blue and Healthy Blue PPOs, Blue Choice Point of Service, Blue Care Network HMO, and Blue HSA plans compatible with health savings accounts. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. BCBSM's mission is to excel in the delivery of health care related products and services that emphasize access to quality health care at affordable prices. BCBSM is committed to meeting its public responsibilities and maintaining its nonprofit status. Improving and modernizing customer interfaces is a top priority for BCBSM, with the company planning to invest $200 to $300 million over the next several years to provide more cost-effective service for customers and medical providers. Future planned improvements include Internet claims submission for medical and dental providers, and Internet access to benefits, claims and payment information for members. |