CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Claimed Company

In accordance with the Charter of the nonprofit health service plan, the mission of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield shall be to: Provide affordable and accessible health insurance to the plan’s insured and those persons insured or issued health benefit plans by affiliates or subsidiaries of the plan. Assist and support public and private health care initiatives for individuals without health insurance. Promote the integration of a health care system that meets the health care needs of all the residents of the jurisdictions in which the nonprofit health system service plan operates. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 95

TOTAL RATINGS: 991

CEO: Brian Pieninck

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Joining CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield are rated a B+. At CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield most employees said they received feedback never or once a month. Learn More about your managers at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	50%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	0%
Never	50%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield employees earn $125,274. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield ranks in the Top 25% for compensation in Washington, DC. Learn More about Salaries at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.

Average Salaries at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield by Department

$146k*

Engineering

$175k*

Product

$121k*

Design

$119k*

Marketing

$153k*

Operations

$67k*

Admin

$125k*

Business Dev

$81k*

Finance

$59k*

Customer Support

$135k*

$92k*

$151k*

Legal

$223k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	0%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	100%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield ranks in the Bottom 15% of companies for professional development in Washington, DC. 33% of employees said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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