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    CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Reviews

    Updated October 14, 2018
    288 reviews

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    CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Chief Executive Officer Brian Pieninck
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    9 Ratings

    288 Employee Reviews

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    Pros

    • "Benefits, Work from home option" (in 20 reviews)

    • "Work life balance friendly organization" (in 20 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Work life balance and dirty politics" (in 6 reviews)

    • "Upper management is very out of touch with operations" (in 10 reviews)

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    1. Featured Review

      "Great place to work, great benefits, mission and work life balance!"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Baltimore, MD
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Baltimore, MD
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      I've worked at CareFirst for 11 years and it has been a place that I eventually would call home. It has allowed me to learn so much and progress in my career in a positive nature. The management staff that I work under has provided opportunities for me to grow and opened up doors for my success. I can't say enough about the benefits as well. I've enjoyed my time with the company and look forward to what the future brings.

      Cons

      I don't have any Cons to report at this time.

      Advice to Management

      Continue to look at the organization and always look to make positive changes in the future. Listen to the associate feedback in the annual review survey - its the feedback from the associates that makes the company that much better.

    2. "Great Job"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      you can learn almost anything. Coworkers become family. Long term Temp positions. Internship positions

      Cons

      Ladies are a little caddy.

      Advice to Management

      Keep doing your thing!

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    3. "Lead Desktop Virtualization Engineer"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield full-time

      Pros

      very flexable with working remotely

      Cons

      a lot of cultural difference that make it difficult to commuicate

      Advice to Management

      Treat all cusotmers the same

    4. "Top Employer in the MD/DC Region"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great benefits
      Nice work-life balance
      Meaningful work
      Company is committed to the community
      Lots of training and professional development opportunities.
      Great salary

      Cons

      Lots of layers in management making the process for reviews and approvals challenging which can slow down associate productivity.
      Many associates have been in their roles for a long time which can make it difficult to get promotions.
      Size of the organization can make communicating effectively challenging.
      Culture is very corporate and "politics" play a role in many departments.

      Advice to Management

      Modernize your approach to being transparent with customers. We avoid talking about or stating our position on tough issues but being open about these topics could improve our brand perception.

      Consider more modern work/life balance practices and benefits:
      Parental leave could be better, especially for a health insurance company.
      Work from home and flex hours will go a long way in retaining and recruiting talent.

    5. "Great place to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Health benefits, Holiday, vacation days and sick time package is very good.

      Cons

      some government holidays you have to work as well as Good Friday.

    6. "Technical Lead"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Benefits, Work from home option

      Cons

      Work life balance and dirty politics

    7. "Overall good, pay could/should be better..."

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Owings Mills, MD
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Owings Mills, MD

      I have been working at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield full-time

      Pros

      The company culture is great, there is room for growth in the company..

      Cons

      Your experience largely depends on what building you are in. Pay for non management is average.

    8. "Local Care Coordinator"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great team work, executive support, financial incentives, and a PCMH program I am proud to be a part of.

      Cons

      Important to set boundaries to prevent job at home from creeping into private life.

    9. "Care Coordinator"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Leadership is interested in feedback about process and job function.

      Cons

      Unrealistic expectations. Frequent process changes.

    10. "Not a good place to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Great reputation in the industry

      Cons

      CareFirst does not give raises, not even cost of living increases. This is their standard....your starting salary is your lifetime salary.

      Advice to Management

      Treat your employees as you treat yourself.

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