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Are you an adult learner who’s ready for a meaningful career? Don’t miss your chance to be part of a life-changing opportunity.

BlueHorizon is a paid apprenticeship program that combines a BlueCross job with an associate degree from Chattanooga State Community College.

We’re currently recruiting for Cohort 2. Submit your application by Oct. 5 here:

Blue Horizon - BCBST Careers Take your career to the next level with BlueCross Blue Shield of Tennessee's Corporate Communications, Marketing, and Sales job openings. Apply now!

Your doctor recommends a treatment. Then you find out your health plan needs to review it before coverage can begin.

What happens next?

BlueCross Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrea Willis explains how prior authorization works, what information is reviewed and how we are working to make the process easier to navigate.

What to know when your insurer asks for an extra clinical review - BCBST News Center Originally published in The Tennessean, September 2026 When your doctor recommends a medication, procedure or medical device, you’re probably wondering if it’ll help, how much it’ll cost and how soon you can get it. So, if your provider tells you they need insurance approval, it can feel like...

Did you know a heavy backpack can lead to muscle strain and orthopedic problems for your child?

Learn how to choose the right gear for your student so they can learn comfortably.

Backpack ergonomics: Tips to protect your child’s posture this school year - WellTuned by BCBST Back-to-school season means new teachers, new supplies and often a new backpack. But the wrong bag may contribute to discomfort or strain.

Meet the 2026 BlueCross Power of We Scholars – Kaylie Huqq

Kaylie dreams of becoming a nurse that makes patients feel heard, respected and empowered in her hometown of Memphis. She cares about patient advocacy and the patient experience, and she hopes to improve health care access through things like mobile clinics and community programming.

Learn more about the Power of We Scholarship and how the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is supporting the next generation of our state’s health care leaders. And stay tuned as we introduce our other winners in the coming weeks: http://spr.ly/6180BGSUY0

BlueCross created the BlueSky Tennessee Institute to give participants a path toward a tech degree and a post-grad job opportunity. But as the program entered its fifth year, the curriculum saw an unexpected addition: former students began showing up to mentor current cohorts.

Learn how BlueSky is continuing to evolve with help from its supportive alumni community: http://spr.ly/6181BGUULT

Danny Claire was reeling after a 2019 biopsy pointed to “the ‘C’ word”: cancer. His loved ones helped him through the multiple health issues that followed, he says – and BlueCross handled the hard questions so he could focus on healing.

Danny sat with us to tell his story of grit, perseverance and the value of working alongside your insurer through a health crisis. Watch the video at the link below to hear his story in his own words.

Danny Claire: overcoming cancer hurdles with his health insurer by his side After Danny experienced persistent swelling in his neck, a biopsy and removal of lymph nodes pointed to cancer. BlueCross was there to help.

Meet the 2026 BlueCross Power of We Scholars – Ashleigh Spencer

Ashleigh is working toward her doctorate in nursing anesthesia and is passionate about promoting patients’ needs. Her advocacy recently brought her to Washington, D.C., where she spoke with lawmakers about the benefits of expanding nurses’ scope of practice in Tennessee.

Learn more about the Power of We Scholarship and how the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is empowering the next generation of our state's health care leaders. And stay tuned as we introduce our other winners in the coming weeks. http://spr.ly/6184BGRhhi

There’s still time to get the inside scoop about BlueHorizon, our paid apprenticeship program that combines an accelerated degree from Chattanooga State Community College with a job at BlueCross.

Join us for our final BlueHorizon virtual info session on Sept. 30, where attendees will hear from program leaders and get application tips. Secure your spot here: http://spr.ly/6189BGdGfV

Throughout his nearly two decades in various roles at BlueCross, Eric Shepherd has always focused on what matters to members.

Learn more about his career journey from a customer service representative to a leader transforming the work of pharmacy teams.

Eric Shepherd: from phone calls to pharmacy management, a career defined by member service As pharmacy manager, Eric leads a team that provides information and value to companies considering pharmacy coverage for their employees.

Our TeamBlue volunteers rolled up their sleeves to participate in the fall Day of Caring with United Way of Greater Chattanooga. They assisted with service projects at Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga, Northside Neighborhood House and Ronald McDonald House Chattanooga.