Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Health Insurance Coverage in District of Columbia

Health Plan Overview

Insurance CompanyBlue Cross Blue Shield Association
StateDistrict of Columbia
Websitebcbs.com
Number of Hospitals in Network0
Number of Plans Offered4

Network Hospital Locations

Available Plans

Exclusive Provider Organization

1 plan

Health Maintenance Organization

1 plan

Point of Service

1 plan

Preferred Provider Organization

1 plan

Plan Details
Plan NamePlan Type
NAPreferred Provider Organization
NAHealth Maintenance Organization
NAExclusive Provider Organization
NAPoint of Service

State Leadership

Dr. Razia Hashmi

Vice President of Clinical Affairs

Began as vice president of clinical affairs on Monday (Oct 3, 2023). Leads BCBSA's Office of Clinical Affairs. Previously spent almost 18 years at Elevance Health/Anthem BCBS, most recently as vice president and chief medical officer. Board-certified in Family Medicine and Geriatrics. Received medical education at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India and completed Master of Public Health from Columbia University. Based in BCBSA's Washington, D.C. office.

Robin Sanders

Vice President of Litigation and Risk

Recently promoted to this role at BCBSA (as of Aug 13, 2024). Manages attorneys, compliance and audit professionals, with accountability for a broad risk-focused portfolio including legal counseling on litigation, cybersecurity, data use, privacy, and antitrust matters and oversight of BCBSA's compliance, internal audit and anti-fraud programs. Previously BCBSA's chief privacy official and deputy general counsel for litigation and regulatory activities. Earned Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and has a Bachelor of Music from the University of Miami.

Vanessa Hatch

Vice President of Clinical Operations for the Blue Cross and Blue Shieldยฎ Federal Employee Programยฎ (FEP)

Named to this role (as of April 9, 2024). Responsible for overseeing care delivery implementation, pharmacy benefit design and strategy, clinical operations and quality, vendor management, and member services for FEP. Previously served as executive director of Clinical Operations for FEP. Prior to joining BCBSA in 2018, served in leadership positions at the Pharmaceutical Strategies Group and The Segal Group. Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a master's degree in business from Johns Hopkins University and a Doctor of Pharmacy from Shenandoah University.

Brian D. Pieninck

Chair of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Board of Directors

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, which serves the District of Columbia. Elected chair of the BCBSA Board of Directors, effective November 15, 2023. Assumes leadership of the governing body that provides strategic guidance and oversight of BCBSA. Joined CareFirst in 2015 and was appointed president and CEO in 2018. Previously held key leadership positions at Aetna Inc.

Monica Auciello

Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

Named to this role for BCBSA, effective April 15, 2024. Leads and oversees BCBSAโ€™s legal functions, including contracts, compliance, litigation, risk management and brand management. Provides operational and reputational guidance to BCBSA and Blue Cross Blue Shield plan senior leadership. Previously served as vice president, general counsel and chief compliance and risk officer of Sidecar Health Insurance Company. Also held positions at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island and BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont. Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from the University of Southern Maine and a law degree from Vermont Law School.

Kathy Paro

Vice President of Strategic Execution and Partnerships

Named to this role for BCBSA, effective January 29, 2024. Spearheads the implementation of key initiatives in priorities areas like health equity and mental health. Plays a pivotal role in establishing and managing strategic external partnerships. Previously served as senior vice president at Guidewell Connect. Also held leadership positions at Healogics, Hospital & Physician Services, and Inova Health System, and spent 15 years at Aetna. Holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Eastern Connecticut State University and a Master of Science in human resource management/organizational development from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.