Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Awards Provide Nearly $500,000 to Honorees
Posted on Jul 15th 2020 by Florida Blue

The Florida Blue Foundation has recognized individuals, programs and organizations that are addressing issues of poverty and opioids/substance abuse with its annual Sapphire Award for excellence and innovation in community health. Those recognized represent communities throughout the state of Florida. A total of $470,000 was [...]
Our Pledge of Support to Tackle Systemic Racism
Posted on Jun 19th 2020 by Florida Blue

GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation (GuideWell), the parent to a family of forward-thinking companies focused on transforming health care; Florida Blue, the state’s leading health insurer; and Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Florida Blue, today announced $25 million in investments over five years to organizations focused on diversity and inclusion and health equity in the com [...]
We're Providing $50 Million in Health Care Cost Relief to Commercial Fully Insured Customers
Posted on Jun 15th 2020 by Florida Blue

Florida Blue, the state’s leading health insurer, announced today additional actions being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: For Commercial Fully Insured Employer Group Health Plans: One-Month Reduction in Premium: Fully insured employer group customers will be provided a 15% reduction in premium costs to be app [...]
Speak Up and Stand Against Injustice
Posted on Jun 1st 2020 by Pat Geraghty

Last Monday, we observed Memorial Day, the holiday when Americans honor the men and women who have died defending our country’s ideals serving in the U.S. military. And last Monday, George Floyd’s tragic, shocking death reminded us all that our country has a long way to go before its central promise of equality becomes reality. Last week and all weekend, the country reeled in pain and protest a [...]
Posted on May 16th 2020 by Florida Blue
In recent weeks, levels of awareness have sparked conversations regarding racial inequality and injustice in our country. Although these conversations may not be comfortable, they are necessary for the growth, healing, and progress of our country. Last Friday, the Guidewell Community, ASPIRE, presented a segment of Living While Black – The Impact of Racial Trauma. We are pleased to pres [...]
Honoring Nurses During Nurses’ Week
Posted on May 12th 2020 by Florida Blue

Throughout the GuideWell enterprise, there are many nurses in many different roles. National Nurses Week, which begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, the birthday of nursing founder Florence Nightingale, is an exciting opportunity for our company to recognize the significant contributions of nurses in our organization. Recently, we caught up with a few nurses to hear more about how [...]
Proven Partnerships Provide Over 1 Million Meals in West Florida.
Posted on Apr 10th 2020 by Florida Blue

We know hunger is a critical need during this challenging time. So, we are committed to working with community partners, to contribute the equivalent of over 1 million meals in West Florida. Our donations are part of a $2 million initial investment we made to address urgent health and safety needs across the state as a result of the crisis. In Sarasota and DeSota Count [...]
Florida Blue contributes 300,000 meals to Central Floridians through Second Harvest Food Bank
Posted on Apr 7th 2020 by Florida Blue

Florida Blue, the state’s leading health insurer, is contributing 300,000 meals to assist Central Floridians struggling due to the COVID-19 health crisis. The contribution to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is part of a $2 million initial investment Florida Blue is making to address urgent health and safety needs across the state as a result of the crisis. “Florida Blue is c [...]
A Sunny Moment
Posted on Apr 3rd 2020 by Florida Blue

Our community is at the heart of all we do. We know these uncertain times can be worrisome, but together we will rise above the adversity created by this devastating outbreak and walk away stronger than ever in our resolve to help people and communities achieve better health. We’re gathering uplifting stories from the communities we serve and sharing them with you all, a reminder that s [...]
Florida Blue Triples Impact of United Way Giving Campaign in Response to COVID-19
Posted on Apr 1st 2020 by Florida Blue

Florida Blue, the state’s leading health insurer, announced today that it will double the company’s match to United Way on all employee contributions made during its 2020 employee giving campaign, to provide additional support in communities across Florida and the United States in response to urgent needs around the COVID-19 [...]