Q&A With Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC Employees
HCSC is an organization of purpose-driven performance. With our members at the center of all we do, we bring authenticity to our work and innovate for competitive advantage, for our members and our company. In our communities, we improve health and wellness by looking for areas of opportunity—investing time and resources with over 370 community partners across our five states. We embrace open lines of communication, inclusion in all its forms and courageous feedback. We are adaptable to market demands and are shaping the landscape of health care…together.
How employees describe working at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC
We support each other as a team.
The company cares more about padding their ceos pockets than taking care of their employees.
Great experience. No pay transparency.
Bonus is a nice perk
Excellent great emvironment to work in.
What it's like to work at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC employees generally work 8.2 hrs a day
- Employees at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC report the work pace is moderate
- On a typical day, employees at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC have 3 meetings
- 94% of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 86% of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 94% of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC Employees
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Does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC drug test or do a background check?
both, but only upon hiring, not for promotions/internal transfers
We actually do both!
Background test yes but no drug tests.
How's the work life balance at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC?
I'd say 8/10--not a high stress job, even being in a "higher stress" department
We have great work life balance because we are able to work remote 2-5 days per week!
Amazing! They work increasingly hard to ensure everyone IS HAVING. A healthy balance. They offer healthy food choices, Fitbit for free, wellness incentives etc.
What do people at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Maurice started as an intern at HCSC and worked his way up to CEO...impressive!
He's active in the community
He is well respected. He constantly works hard for all of us and our members
What part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Subsidiaries are growing fast
Customer variety and different types of plans is growing quickly. Technology is a little behind.
Fast growing is Medicare Advantage......Individual business is slowing down as business change their health care benefit packages.
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC?
Learn the business of Blue. Understand what Value-based care means. Understand the products. Understand what is important to the strategy and determine your role in making it real.
Be on time, know your job, do your job and embrace the culture!
How innovative is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC?
It’s becoming quite innovative. Definitely has made huge strides.
They are working on it.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC?
Allow associates to be able to be apart of the changes that affect us most-new programs, platforms et
I would increase the number of diversity and inclusion training courses being offered.
How long after an interview at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC does it take to hear back?
After all the interviewing , a week or two. Lengthy interview process.
What is the dress code at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC?
business casual
How often do employees get raises at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC?
Annually
What is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC's internship program like?
Fun but you learn a lot, too
How can I get hired at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC as a recent grad?
We hire a lot of interns every summer! From 180 or more. Apply or see us when we are on campus
What kind of people does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC like to hire?
Accountable, responsible and community focused; those who serve our customers well.
How are the healthcare options at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC?
Great benefits!
How often do promotions happen at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC?
As positions are needed. If we have the right match internally, we go there first!
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC?
Relationship building, listening to understand, confidence.
What perk or benefit should Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC have?
Migraine rooms
How helpful was your Customer Support team when you were first hired at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC?
Wonderful!! We always try to assist one another
What's the work from home policy like at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC?
Excellent. I work from home full time. I have been provided with everything I need from blue cross.
How does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC handle HR issues?
The HR department is phenomenal. You know they are on your side and looking for a solution.
How does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC measure success and growth in the Customer Support department?
We work on something called First Call Resolution. Successfully resolving a members issue without them having to call back again and again. Ultimately this makes the customer happy and provides peace of mind. If we are receiving duplicate calls from people for issues that could of or should have been resolved the first time, it crowds the call center. It’s unnecessary for the customers all around to have to do that.
What skills do you need to be successful in the Customer Support department at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC?
Be calm, open minded, able to be empathetic and always try to see what you can do to make the members life better.
How are layoffs handled in the Customer Support department at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC?
In the five years I have been here we haven’t had any
How are the career growth opportunities on the Customer Support team at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC?
Very good. We all have chances to apply for other positions , take courses et.
What's the best part of your job at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas | HCSC?
I have the chance to make people’s lives better. I love that.









