The story of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland is one of regional consolidation and a long-standing commitment to nonprofit healthcare in the Mid-Atlantic. Today, it operates primarily as CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield , the largest health insurer in Maryland and the surrounding region.
The "Blues" in Maryland began as two separate entities focused on different parts of medical care:
: Founded in 1948 as Maryland Medical Service, it was designed to cover physician services. Growth and Consolidation (1960s–1990s) bcbs maryland
: Founded in 1937 as Maryland Hospital Service, Inc., it focused on covering hospital stays.
: The entities officially adopted the names Maryland Blue Cross and Maryland Blue Shield. The story of Blue Cross Blue Shield of
: The two organizations merged to form Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland.
: The organization recently launched programs like a community resource center in West Baltimore to provide in-person support for billing and health education. Growth and Consolidation (1960s–1990s) : Founded in 1937
: To expand its reach, BCBS Maryland merged with the District of Columbia's Blue Cross plan to form the modern CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield . Modern Mission and Impact