Corporate social responsibility
For more than 90 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota has been committed to Minnesota communities.
Our mission is to pave the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We work to address the changing needs of healthcare across the state through our business and community work.
Community
Our corporate commitment to communities is exemplified by:
Our annual community giving campaign, supporting nonprofit organizations across the state
Employee volunteering, including the Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) program
Participation in the American Heart Association Heart Walk
Participation in the Minnesota Foodshare March Campaign
The work of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation
The work of the Center for Racial & Health Equity
Our Code of Conduct
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Report to the Community
We are committed to providing healthcare to all Minnesotans and advancing racial and health equity throughout the state. This report is a snapshot of our progress and summarizes the achievements of our community impact in 2023.
The first health plan in Minnesota to receive Health Equity Accreditation Plus (HEA+)
Blue Plus is honored to receive two health equity accreditations from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, including HEA+. These accreditations recognize our commitment to making racial and health equity integral to how we operate as a health plan as we serve our Medicaid members throughout Minnesota and beyond.
HMO Minnesota, d.b.a. Blue Plus, is an affiliate of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Racial and health equity
Systemic racism has taken a damaging toll on the health of our state. It’s on us to fix it.