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James Springfield

— James Springfield, President, BCBSTX

"Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is deeply connected to the communities we serve. Throughout 2021, COVID-19 continued to disproportionately affect many individuals and families in those very communities, so we got to work doing what we do best."

Two friends warmly embrace in front of Care Van®

Access to Care

Increasing access to quality, affordable health care in the communities we serve is why we’re in business, and we support sustainable efforts to improve health equity and health outcomes across Texas.

Providing access to immunizations and other services with the Caring Foundation of Texas Care Van^® program.
Investing in community organizations to expand access.
Advocating for extended postpartum Medicaid coverage.

Community partner loads box food into trunk of car at food bank

Community Impact

As Texans adapted to life during the pandemic, we continued to stand with our communities through partnerships, grants, economic activity and volunteer work.

Supporting community organizations focused on pandemic-related social and economic effects.
Volunteering to vaccinate community members against COVID-19.
Helping address food insecurity with grants to Texas food banks.