Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBS) was named by a nonprofit as one of the best large employers in the nation for the category health and well-being in recent days.

The Business Group on Health, a nonprofit association, composed of several hundred large American companies, gave BCBS of Alabama a Platinum Award for providing one of the best workforce health and employee well-being organizational initiatives in the nation.

Specifically, the initiative at BCBS earning the company the award was the group’s BeWell program that focused on improving the emotional, financial, physical and social wellness of BCBS employees.

“On behalf of the entire Business Group, I’d like to congratulate Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama on being named a best employer for excellence in health and well-being,” said Ellen Kelsay, President and CEO of the Business Group on Health.

“This year was especially difficult for companies as they faced many challenges to keep their workers engaged, productive and healthy. Blue Cross is among an elite group of employers who recognize the positive impact these types of programs can have on their employees’ productivity, engagement and overall well-being,” she added.

2020 is the 11th year in a row BCBS of Alabama has earned an award from The Business Group on Health.

Henry Thornton is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can contact him by email: henry@new-yhn.local or on Twitter @HenryThornton95.