LVBCH and Capital Blue Cross Extended Preferred Partnership
Partnership brings affordable, high-quality healthcare coverage options to Lehigh Valley employers
The Lehigh Valley Business Coalition on Healthcare (LVBCH) and Capital Blue Cross (Capital) have agreed to extend their longstanding partnership through 2030, continuing Capital’s role as LVBCH’s exclusive Preferred Partner for Medical for the administration of self-funded health plans for large and mid-sized employers.
Capital Blue Cross participated in an extensive review process to earn the Coalition’s Preferred Partner status. This extended arrangement builds on a successful collaboration that has delivered high-quality, cost-effective healthcare solutions to Coalition members for more than a decade. Through this partnership, LVBCH employer members have access to Capital’s market-leading plan performance, competitive pricing and enhanced service capabilities that help employers meet the evolving healthcare needs of their organizations and employees.
LVBCH includes more than 295 member companies representing over 197,000 employees and more than 453,000 member lives. Using a market-based approach, the Coalition negotiates rates exclusive to its members and better than what individual employers can obtain on their own. The arrangement with Capital has also produced additional financial incentives for Coalition members, stemming from significant membership increases. Capital Blue Cross’s preferred pricing for LVBCH members is available immediately.
“Since our relationship began in 2013, Capital Blue Cross has been a valued partner of the Coalition, delivering exceptional value to our members. We are pleased to extend this important relationship,” said LVBCH President Carl Seitz. “Now, more than ever, as healthcare costs continue to challenge employers, maintaining this trusted partnership enables the coalition to continue to provide innovative solutions that support LVBCH’s mission to improve the delivery, cost, and quality of healthcare in our communities.”
Capital Blue Cross has earned a trusted reputation for helping employers effectively manage healthcare costs while improving quality and health outcomes for employees. The continued Preferred Partner relationship allows Capital and the Coalition to further collaborate on programs and services specifically for Coalition members, while expanding access to high-quality, cost-efficient group health plan management solutions.
“The strength of this partnership lies in our shared commitment to delivering measurable value for employers,” said Capital Blue Cross President and CEO Todd Shamash. “By extending our relationship with LVBCH, we’re reaffirming our commitment to providing Coalition members with outstanding service, innovative healthcare solutions, and competitive pricing that helps them navigate today’s complex healthcare environment.”
Coalition purchasing programs are available directly to employer members, and through our members’ consultant and broker representatives, which is an integral part of LVBCH’s membership recruitment. Employers are encouraged to contact their consultant/broker or LVBCH to learn more about our purchasing programs. For more information visit www.lvbch.com.
About Capital Blue Cross
Capital Blue Cross serves a 21-county region in Central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley by offering health insurance products, services and technology solutions that provide peace of mind and promote health and wellness for our members. We focus on simplifying and personalizing the healthcare experience and using innovative solutions – including patient-focused care models, actionable data, and digital health technologies – to create healthier lives and lower healthcare costs. Capital Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.