Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Health Insurance Coverage in Nebraska

Network Hospital Locations

Hospitals in Network (10)
Nebraska MedicineLincoln Surgical HospitalNebraska Medicine Bellevue Medical CenterNebraska Spine Hospital, LlcBrodstone HealthcareButler County HealthMemorial HospitalPender Community HospitalLexington Regional Health CenterBoys Town National Research Hospital

Available Plans

OTHER

1 plan

Plan Details
Plan NamePlan Type
Blue Cross Blue ShieldOTHER

Recent News

No recent news available for Blue Cross Blue Shield Association in Nebraska.

State Leadership

Steven H. Grandfield

President/CEO (former)

Previously served as executive vice president of strategy and innovation, talent, sales, marketing and products. Before coming to BCBSNE in 2003, was senior vice president, general manager at First Data Corporation. Served on the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) Board of Directors, the BCBSA Data Committee, the BCBSA Organization and Governance Committee and the Prime Therapeutics Board of Directors. Earned bachelor's degrees in business management from Northwest Missouri State, and in electrical engineering from the University of Nebraska. Active in community service and served on the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee. Led the payer since 2018.

Jeff Russell

President and CEO (current)

Assumed role effective June 26, 2023. Replaced Steve Grandfield. Was CEO of dental insurer Delta Dental of Iowa since 2013. Serves on the Greater Omaha Chamber board and executive committee.

Gretchen Twohig

Executive Vice President of Provider Partnerships and Health Outcomes

Previously executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary at BCBSNE. In her current role, leads a new division focused on aligning internal resources to strengthen relationships with Nebraska health care providers. Previously served as vice president and General Counsel for BCBSNE. Before joining BCBSNE, was a partner at Baird Holm LLP. Active in community service and serves on the boards of College Possible and the Women's Center for Advancement. Oversees enterprise risk management, compliance, corporate audit, legal, government relations and is corporate secretary.

Rama Kolli

Chief Information Officer

Joined the executive leadership team to facilitate an enhanced focus on technology, innovation and data-driven insights.

Malorie Maddox

Chief Marketing, Communications and Strategy Officer

20-Years experience as an award winning broadcast journalist. Previously served as the Vice President Communications.

Chad Werner

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Chief financial officer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska.

Kerry Kremke

Vice President, Chief Security Officer - Director of Information Assurance

Is a Chief Security Officer - Director of Information Assurance at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and is based in Omaha, Nebraska.

Daryl Teitler

VP, Human Resources

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Dwayne Asche

VP, Health Network Services

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Joni Wheeler

EVP of Talent & Enterprise Solutions

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Josette Gordon-Simet

Chief Medical Officer

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Ron Rowe

Chief Revenue Officer

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Jeanne Jones

Blue Card Executive and Director Claims Operations

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Deb Esser

VP Medical Policy and Quality Medical Director

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Barbara True

VP of Claims and Support Services

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Clint Williams

Vice President Pharmacy and Wellness

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Steven S. Martin

CEO Emeritus

Was previously chief executive officer of BCBSNE. Also served as chief executive officer for Genesys Innovations, LLC. Joined BCBSNE in 2002 and served on the board of directors of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) in Chicago. Served on the Brand Enhancement and Protection Committee and Data Committee of BCBSA. Also served as a board director for Prime Therapeutics LLC and Travel and Transport and as Chairman of the Board for BCS Financial Corporation. Before joining BCBSNE, was the founding president, CEO and a board director for Prime Therapeutics Inc. Prior to joining Prime Therapeutics, spent 12 years with BCBSNE. Previous positions included vice president of health services research and reimbursement and senior vice president for ProPar Services. Also held management positions at American HomeCare Inc., the Upjohn Company, HealthCheck Inc. and the Menninger Foundation. Earned a bachelor's degree from Washburn University and a master's degree from the University of Nebraska. Is a certified professional in the Academy of Health Care Management and a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Board Leadership Fellow. Active in community service.