Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Health Insurance Coverage in Rhode Island

Network Hospital Locations

Hospitals in Network (4)
Newport HospitalRhode Island HospitalThe Miriam HospitalBradley Hospital

Available Plans

PPO

1 plan

Plan Details
Plan NamePlan Type
BC BS Blue CardPPO

State Leadership

Martha Wofford

President and CEO

NA

Melissa B. Cummings

Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer

Leads BCBSRI's commercial, government and ancillary businesses and oversees product development, brand/marketing, customer service, information technology, operations, corporate strategy and business development. Prior to BCBSRI, was with Aetna and Cigna Healthcare. [8]

Michele Lederberg

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer

Prior experience as in-house counsel and a litigator. [5]

Matthew Collins

Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer

Background in medical affairs, medical services, and as a medical director. [5]

Mark Stewart

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Prior to joining Blue Cross in 2015, he was the Chief Financial Officer at New Century Health. [5]

Christina Speck

Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Commercial Product Management

Seasoned health insurance professional with more than 20 years' experience leading business and product development for Fortune 500 companies. Joined BCBSRI in August 2021. Responsible for developing long-term strategic plan and implementing key strategic priorities. Spearheads efforts to enhance employer analytics and reporting and develop innovative care navigation. Holds an MBA from the University of Texas McCombs School of Business. [3, 4]

Michael Menard

Vice President of Medicare

Has spent more than half his career at BCBSRI in Medicare, joining in 2010. Earned several promotions and was a leader in earning a 5-Star rating from CMS. Oversees Medicare operations strategy and performance. Holds a master's degree in business administration from Bryant University. [3, 4]

Kristen Shea McLean

Vice President and General Counsel

Has been at BCBSRI since 2014, previously serving as assistant general counsel, associate general counsel, and deputy general counsel. Acted as lead counsel for BCBSRI in administrative hearings. Prior to BCBSRI, was in-house counsel at Combined Properties, Inc. and a litigator at Ropes & Gray LLP. Graduate of Harvard College and Boston College Law School. [3, 4]

Dave Comella

Chief Information Officer

Has worked in enterprise data & business intelligence and market and health analytics at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Attended Boston College Carroll School of Management and Bryant University. [5, 11]

B. Bobby Rodriguez

VP, Chief People Officer

NA

Linda Winfrey

Vice President

NA

Tara Demoura

Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

NA

Christopher Bush

Vice President

NA

Christina Pitney

Senior Vice President Government Programs

NA

Elaine Alderdice CMA

Vice President Of Corporate Finance & Sourcing Operations

NA

Nick Lefeber

Senior Vice President, Value-based Care, Contracting, Data & Analytics

NA

Kim A. Keck

President and Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Kim A. Keck has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association since 2021. Prior to this, she served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) from 2016. During her leadership at BCBSRI, she advanced a vision to lead a state of health and well-being across Rhode Island, focusing on strategic initiatives around cost and value stewardship, convenience, and comprehensive health for the plan's members. She also led policy efforts related to the Affordable Care Act and worked on social issues influencing health outcomes in Rhode Island. Ms. Keck was also an active member of the BCBSA Board while at BCBSRI.