Planning for a Hunger-Free Tampa Bay
Posted on Feb 4th 2020 by Christie DeNave

As the region’s leader in hunger relief, Feeding Tampa Bay has made a strong commitment to ending hunger by 2025, and Florida Blue has reaffirmed its support of that vision by investing $750,000 in three major initiatives to provide acce [...]
Florida Blue Earns Top Score in 2020 Corporate Equality Index
Posted on Jan 27th 2020 by Toni Woods

Florida Blue, the state’s leading health insurer, announced that it received a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees. Florida Blue joins the ranks of more than 680 major U.S. b [...]
Sometimes It's About More Than Medicine
Posted on Jan 21st 2020 by Latondra Steele

There are many non-medical factors that can have an impact on an individual’s overall health. As a result, it requires Florida Blue to take a more holistic approach—to go beyond traditional medicine—to help our members achieve better health. I recently sat down with Dr. Kelli Wells, Sr. Medical Director at Florida Blue, to talk more about these non-medical factors, known as social determinants [...]
Here's What's Happening At A Florida Blue Center Near You - February 2020
Posted on Jan 19th 2020 by Florida Blue

Don't miss out on events at your Florida Blue Center. We welcome all Floridians! You don't have to be a member to get in on free events happening at your local Florida Blue Center. From health fairs and weekly wellness programs to special guest seminars, take advantage of these free events for you and your family. You can even bring a friend! See what activities are being offered this month, ch [...]
Students Receive Hands-On Experience in State-of-the-Art Florida Blue Simulation Lab
Posted on Jan 4th 2020 by Christie DeNave

Health Science students at Hillsborough Community College (HCC) can now receive critical hands-on experience in a new simulated hospital thanks to a grant from Florida Blue. The Florida Blue Simulation Lab is a replica of multiple hospital settings including emergency rooms, pediatrics, intensive care and obstetrics. The lab is part of the new Patel Allied Health building being unveiled later t [...]
Florida Blue Social Workers Continue Helping Those in Need
Posted on Jan 1st 2020 by Marilyn Young

A woman and her 29-year-old son walked into a Florida Blue Center looking for a health insurance plan to better serve his needs for a rare condition he’s had since he was 2. They left the Tallahassee center with life-changing help. Tumors have been growing throughout the man’s body for 27 years. His premiums and prescription costs with a plan from another company were high. Plus [...]
Let Better You Strides Guide Your Wellness Journey
Posted on Dec 20th 2019 by Florida Blue

Learning to build healthy habits can be difficult, especially if you’re trying to do it on your own. But there’s no need to go it alone. Our revamped Better You Strides online health and wellness program can help lead you down the path to healthier habits. Ones that can help make 2020 a great year. The journey begins with you completing a personal health assessment, which takes about 15 [...]
Five nonprofits win $10,000 donations from Florida Blue Foundation for #GivingTuesday campaign
Posted on Dec 16th 2019 by Toni Woods

The Florida Blue Foundation joined the “GivingTuesday” movement to kick off the giving season by hosting the social media campaign #FloridaGives. Centered around the first Tuesday following Thanksgiving, the campaign received a record 5,273 entries from Florida residents who nominated Florida 501(c)(3) charities online or using the hashtag #FloridaGives. Many entra [...]
Looking For Fun Weekend Plans? We Got You Covered
Posted on Nov 22nd 2019 by Florida Blue

Cooler temperatures are expected all weekend long and with Thanksgiving approaching, you may have friends or family arriving from out of town to gather. If you're looking for some family-friendly events to get everyone together, we've got you covered! You can meet the team at your local mall. We are #WhereYouAre [...]
The Florida Blue Florida Classic – It’s More Than a Rivalry
Posted on Nov 2nd 2019 by Latondra Steele

This weekend, tens of thousands of people will descend upon Orlando. To visit Disney World? Nope. (Sorry, Mickey!) They’re here for the 40th Florida Blue Florida Classic. This historic rivalry between two of the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman University (BCU) and the Rattlers of Florida A&M University (FAMU), draws al [...]