Health Care Service Corporation Recognized as a Top Company for Diversity

CHICAGO, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) -- which operates the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans in Illinois, Texas and New Mexico -- has been recognized by DiversityInc, as one of the Top 50 Companies for Diversity, placing 17th in a national study. In addition, HCSC was named to two Top 10 lists by DiversityInc, being rated as the fourth best company for Latinos and the seventh best for African-Americans.

“I’m so pleased that our many efforts to create a respectful and inclusive workplace have been recognized,” said Ray McCaskey, president and CEO of Health Care Service Corporation. “This is confirmation that by developing and supporting a diverse workforce, HCSC can be fully responsive to the diversity of our customers and communities.”

The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list is derived exclusively from corporate survey submissions from 203 companies. In the study, companies answered 230 questions about CEO commitment, human capital, corporate communications and supplier diversity to benchmark their practices against organizations nationwide.

DiversityInc is widely recognized for conducting the nation’s most in- depth study of diversity management, leadership and marketing.

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), founded in 1936, is a mutual legal reserve company that provides health insurance coverage to 9.8 million people through its Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans and life insurance products through Preferred Financial Group.

HCSC is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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CONTACT: Tony Rau of Health Care Service Corporation, +1-312-653-6701

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