Massachusetts – Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is giving $101 million in premium refunds

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts announced Wednesday that it is returning $ 101 million in premium refunds and rebates to its members. The insurer said it is able to do this because of the lower-than-anticipated cost of healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. The refunds will be reflected on fully insured employer groups and members’… Read More »

Massachusetts Maternal Mortality Rates Rising: Opioid Abuse and Psychiatric Illness Play a Role

Pregnancy-associated mortality, defined as the death of a woman during pregnancy or within one year of the termination of pregnancy, is increasing in Massachusetts. In 2012, there were 30.4 deaths/100,000 live births. In 2014, the rate increased by 33%, to 40.4 deaths per 100,000 live births. Because pregnancy-associated mortality rates have historically been relatively low… Read More »