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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield reviews

3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(222 total reviews)

Ja’Ron Bridges

89% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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3.0
Feb 25, 2023

Not the best, not the worst

Recommend
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Pros

Naturally, given the industry, you have the opportunity to help people when they most need it. There is interesting, innovative work happening in pockets throughout the organization. The number of corporate holidays is above average and PTO is generous for most positions. The organization is very big on being a part of the community it serves---lot's of emphasis on volunteer work, charitable donations, etc. Smart people sprinkled throughout the company. Longer tenured individuals very candid and willing to help newer hires navigate the organization.

Cons

Salary is well below industry standard, especially when considering geography. Benefits are shrinking YOY. Employees often serve as guinea pigs for new offerings which at times feel half-baked, resulting in frustration. PTO, while generous is difficult to actually use. Management struggles with respecting personal boundaries (i.e. calls, texts while on PTO). Many of the meaningful opportunities that arise, sputter out due to indecision by leadership and an overly complex resource approval process. Lots of politicking internally, with leaderhsip often saying one thing in public forums and doing another when not in the public eye. The sense of family that existed in 5-10 years ago is now nonexistent. Constant reorganization of divisions and teams makes it near impossible for many to drive strategic work forward.

3.0
Feb 24, 2023

BEHIND INDUSTRY AVERAGE SALARIES AND REDUCING BENEFITS

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

PTO, WFH and things like LinkedIn learning and video workout access. Interesting work.

Cons

Benefits have continued to be reduced over the past few years for long term employees. Took away PTO from long term employees and capped rollover PTO but at the same time boast that they added paternity leave which is not an added benefit for most of the workforce. They reduced company cost share for HSAs and their company contribution. Salary is lower than industry average salary. Education, military experience, and job experience or location are not used to determine salary. If promoted internally you will be set at the lowest end of the average salary range regardless of the previous listed qualifications.

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