Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

11/02/2026

Choosing the right health insurance is a big decision. We offer plans with lower premiums so you save all year long, with the friendly service Arkansans have trusted for over 75 years. Don’t miss your chance to make a better choice for health insurance––talk to our experts today or shop plans at the link in our comments.

11/01/2026

Embrace the cozy vibes of fall back season and prioritize self-care with that extra hour we get today. 🍂💆‍♀️

Here are some ideas to help you get started. Let us know your favorite self-care activity in the comments.

10/30/2026

For Marcus Swift, finding support changed more than his college experience. It changed how he understood himself.

Through the Caring Campuses program at Lyon College, Marcus gained access to counseling, evaluation and treatment for challenges that had been affecting his academics and daily life. The experience helped him recognize that asking for help is a sign of strength and that he did not have to navigate those challenges alone.

Now, Marcus is preparing to graduate with a degree in biology and a pre-pharmacy concentration. His long-term goal is to become a global health research scientist studying infectious diseases and helping improve health around the world.

The Caring Campuses program, partially funded by the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas, expanded access to mental health resources for students, faculty and staff at Lyon College and the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville.

Marcus is already paying that support forward. As a lead resident assistant, he helps connect other students with resources when they are struggling.

His story is a powerful reminder: When people have access to the right support, they can better understand themselves, move forward with confidence and help others do the same.

This week, our 25 Weeks of Gratitude series celebrates Marcus, Lyon College and the people working to make mental health support more accessible on college campuses.

10/28/2026

A referral and prior authorization can sound like the same step. They serve different purposes.

A referral is an order from your primary care doctor to see a specialist or receive certain services. Prior authorization is approval your health plan may require before certain care or prescriptions.

One does not replace the other, and requirements vary by plan.

Swipe through for the plain-language explanation, and save this for your next care conversation. For questions about your own requirements, check your plan documents or call the customer service number on your member ID card.

Explore our Understanding Health Insurance guide through the link in our comments.

Health insurance, clearly explained.

General education only. Benefits and costs vary by plan; check your plan documents. Prior authorization does not guarantee payment.

10/26/2026

Congratulations to Wanda King, vice president of FEP and Medicare Advantage Operations, on being named one of Arkansas Money & Politics' 2026 Top 100 Professionals! 🎉

Wanda leads teams that serve Arkansans in our Federal Employee Program and Medicare Advantage plans. She's known for working closely with people across teams and for her focus on giving every member a better experience. Her work has helped strengthen the service and support those members count on.

Her commitment doesn't stop at the office. Wanda chairs the Central Arkansas Heart Walk and volunteers extensively with Girl Scouts and Big Brothers Big Sisters, mentoring young Arkansans and helping create opportunities for them to thrive.

We're proud to have Wanda on our team. Congratulations, Wanda! 💙

10/25/2026

Save your coins where it matters! Our dental plans can save you money by providing:

• In-network providers with discounted costs.
• Dental and health plans that work together to provide additional benefits through Dental Xtra.

Option to rollover a portion of unused benefit dollars the following year.

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield offers dental plans for all ages, starting at $24 per month.

Visit your nearest ArkansasBlue Welcome Center today! Shop plans, speak with a local expert, and find the coverage that’s right for you (link in comments).

10/23/2026

“I didn’t feel like I had a chance, but I feel more confident now. Especially with Compassion House’s help, I know I’ve got this.”

At 17, Ty has already faced more uncertainty than most.

She became a mom at 13, experienced postpartum depression and, when she learned she was pregnant again, wasn’t sure what her future would look like.

Then she made the four-hour trip from Forrest City to Compassion House in Springdale.

Compassion House is the only residential facility in Arkansas providing structured residential care specifically for pregnant and parenting teens from across the state. There, Ty found more than a safe place to stay. She found support, stability and people who believed in what her future could become.

Since arriving, she has worked her first job, started preparing for her driving permit and GED, discovered a love of reading and begun building a path toward independence for herself and her children.

And someday, she hopes to become a therapist and help someone who has been through what she has.
In this week’s 25 Weeks of Gratitude, read how a young mother who once described feeling surrounded by darkness began to see what was possible again.

💙 Read Ty’s full story. Link in comments.

10/21/2026

Congratulations to Andrea Savage, our lead executive of Enterprise Data Services, on receiving a 2026 Women Leading IT Award from Infotech! 💙

The award recognizes women who champion technology, foster inclusive workplaces and inspire the next generation of IT leaders. Andrea joins this year's honorees from organizations around the world.

We're proud to celebrate this recognition with Andrea. Please join us in congratulating her!

View the full list of winners at the link in our comments.

10/20/2026

Your monthly premium tells you one part of what health insurance may cost you.

What you pay when you use care is another.

Swipe through this Clear As Blue example to see how those costs can fit together, then save the two questions to use when comparing health plans.

Find more plain-language explanations in the Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Understanding Health Insurance guide through the link in our comments.

Health insurance, clearly explained.

Dollar amounts are illustrative only. Benefits and costs vary by plan; check your plan documents.

10/19/2026

25 years. 75 counties. One shared goal: a healthier Arkansas. 💙

Since 2001, the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas has worked alongside nonprofits, schools, community leaders and local organizations to support healthier communities across the state.

Over the past 25 years, that work has reached all 75 Arkansas counties through partnerships focused on needs including behavioral health, maternal and infant health, access to care and other factors that shape health and quality of life.

But the real story is the people behind the work.

This anniversary video looks back at the partnerships, purpose and progress that have shaped the Foundation’s first 25 years — and ahead to what’s possible when communities continue working together.

🎥 Watch “25 Years of Serving Arkansas" below.

Blue & You Foundation celebrates 25th anniversary: laying the foundation for better health