Empire BlueCross BlueShield has been a leading health insurance provider in New York for over 85 years, offering a wide range of health and wellness plans. It is the New York licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, a national federation of 34 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. The company is a subsidiary of Elevance Health, Inc. (formerly known as Anthem, Inc.), one of the largest health benefits companies in the United States. Its mission is to improve the health of the people and communities it serves. In 2023, the company officially rebranded to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to align with its parent company's brand identity.

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