Our Culture

We foster a vibrant culture where every associate is empowered to reach their full potential. We champion professional growth, a healthy lifestyle, and a balanced work-life dynamic. Our innovative approach to Performance Management sets the gold standard, guiding each individual to excel and thrive. As a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama associate, you'll receive training in our Performance Management methodology and be inspired to apply these principles every day. 

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People & Culture

At Blue Cross, we foster a culture that employs and retains a versatile workforce where everyone is respected, valued, and empowered to realize their full potential. We recognize the importance of both our shared values and our individual achievements, and we are committed to ensuring our associates are trained, equipped, and accountable as we collectively serve our customers.

Through our commitment to nurturing talent, providing equal opportunity, developing leaders, and rewarding achievement, we establish the guiding principles that cultivate collaboration, drive innovation, and encourage creativity. These principles inspire effective solutions that positively impact our associates and the communities we serve. With a passion for success in everything we do, we are committed to being recognized as a great place to work.

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The Caring Company

We are associates who are truly concerned about our customers' well-being, who work to improve the community and who respect each other.

Paid-Time Off

Blue Cross believes in a healthy work-life balance. To support our associates in cultivating this balance, we provide Paid Time Off (PTO), which provides flexibility in managing personal time away from the office.

Paid Holidays

Our associates are provided 11 paid holidays each year.

Volunteer Day

Volunteer Day grants 8 hours of Company-paid time to all full-time associates. The Volunteer Day allows associates an opportunity to choose initiatives they are passionate about and give back to their community.

Child Development Center Managed by Bright Horizons

A state-of-the-art childcare facility for ages 6 weeks to Pre-K is available to associates in our Birmingham location. This facility, operated by Bright Horizons Family Solutions, has met the rigorous accreditation standards set forth by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children). Located within one mile of the Corporate Office, the center boasts hurricane-rated windows, light-filled classrooms, and hands-on learning. The facility also has a safe room for children and staff when needing to seek shelter due to inclement weather. You will have password-protected access to remotely view your child in the classroom each day. Bright Horizons has proudly been named to Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work for” list 20 times.

The Caring Corner

We recognize the needs of associates expand beyond the workplace, which is why we provide onsite sick child care as an option for the care of mildly ill children for those times when your child cannot attend their normal daycare or school, but isn't ill enough to require you to stay home. The Caring Corner is a convenient and affordable resource that Blue Cross is proud to provide. This facility, located adjacent to our Bright Horizons childcare facility, allows your mildly-ill child to recuperate in a comfortable environment with the attention of trained medical professionals who provide reports on your child’s medical progress upon pickup.

Additionally, the Caring Corner provides safe rooms for children and staff during the imminent need for shelter due to inclement weather. The Caring Corner is always just a phone call away to ensure your peace of mind.

Community & Involvement

Blue Cross proudly upholds its longstanding reputation as 'The Caring Company.' Our Corporate Value, 'Give Back to the Community,' is a natural extension of this philosophy. By leveraging our corporate resources and the enthusiastic participation of our associates, we make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
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The United Way of Central Alabama

We are proud to be a Pacesetter leader in supporting the needs of the community through The United Way of Central Alabama. All of our associates contribute through Fair Share giving, allowing a small percentage of each paycheck to be contributed.

Our annual Day of Caring event allows associates and their families to invest time and effort to benefit various United Way agencies.

Associates can attend one of our annual United Way of Central Alabama fairs at our Headquarters to see for themselves how their financial contributions and volunteer hours support organizations.

To learn more about the United Way of Central Alabama, please visit their website at www.uwca.org.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Kids Marathon

Since 2012, Blue Cross has been the presenting sponsor of this program that encourages regular exercise and healthy lifestyles. Associates volunteer to coordinate the program’s final mile during Marathon Weekend.

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Be Healthy School Grant Program

Blue Cross launched the Be Healthy School Grant Program to fight childhood obesity. Each year, the company awards grants up to $10,000 to schools across the state.

Birmingham Corporate Challenge

Associates compete in the Birmingham Corporate Challenge against other companies in fun, team sports and events. Through good-spirited competition, associates demonstrate their commitment to community involvement and healthy activity.

Be Healthy Health Science Grant Program

Starting in 2025, Blue Cross launched a program to provide support that will positively impact health science career prep courses offered at Alabama middle and high schools.

Medical Scholarships

Blue Cross began funding medical student scholarships in 2016 and continues to support Primary Care Medical Scholarships for medical students, registered nurses, certified nurse midwives, OB-GYNs and dental students. These efforts are making a meaningful impact on the delivery of primary care and behavioral health services in rural communities.

Awards & Recognition

While our work brings immense satisfaction, there's nothing quite like the thrill of having our contributions and achievements recognized. Each award and recognition fuels our passion and drives us to reach even greater heights! We invite you to join us on this incredible journey and experience the excellence that sets us apart. Let's achieve greatness together!
Forbes Best Midsize Employers badge America's Greatest Workplaces badge
Mental Well-being badge Newsweek Greatest Workplaces badge
Business Group on Health badge Wellness Alliance Gold badge
>Well-Being Works Better Gold badge USA Today Best Customer Service badge
Well-Being Works Better Gold 2026
American Heart Association
America’s Best Customer Service 2026
USA Today
Best Employers - Excellence in Health & Well-being 2026
Business Group on Health
America’s Best Midsize Employers 2026
Forbes Magazine
America’s Best Midsize Employers 2025
Forbes Magazine
America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2025
Newsweek
America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well Being 2025
Newsweek
America’s Best Customer Service 2025
USA Today
Well Workplace Gold 2025
Wellness Alliance
America's Best Midsize Employers 2024
Forbes Magazine
America's Best-in-State Employers 2024
Forbes Magazine
Best Employers for Diversity 2024
Forbes Magazine
J.D. Power Award 2024 – Top-Ranked Blue Plan
J.D. Power and Associates
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