BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
A not-for-profit health insurer founded in 1945 and based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving more than 3.3 million members with health coverage and community programmes.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a not-for-profit health insurer founded in 1945 and headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is the state's largest health plan, serving more than 3.3 million members through comprehensive health coverage for individuals, families and employers. The company operates as an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, combining local expertise with national reach, and employs thousands of people.
Its core product is health insurance coverage across Tennessee. Beyond coverage, the organisation runs several community programmes: Healthy Places, an initiative focused on building healthier communities; the Power of We scholarships; and community grants and employee volunteerism schemes. Its stated purpose is to provide peace of mind through better health to Tennesseans.
Employment at the organisation is shaped by its mission-driven, not-for-profit status, a commitment to serving others, and a stated focus on innovation in member experience, community investment and healthcare accessibility. The company reports valuing diversity of workforce and works across the health insurance, healthcare and employee benefits sectors.