Empire BlueCross BlueShield Opens the Company’s New Midtown Headquarters

The company marked the opening with an event and grant announcement, symbolizing Empire’s commitment to support the shared priority of revitalizing New York City with continued investment to bring people back.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Empire BlueCross BlueShield leaders, Alan J. Murray, President & CEO, New York Markets and Dr. Mark Levy, President, Medicaid, joined Gloria M. McCarthy, EVP & Chief Administrative Officer, Anthem, Inc. to welcome First Deputy Mayor Lorraine Grillo to cut the ribbon on the company’s new office at PENN 1 in Midtown Manhattan. Empire’s local associates will join colleagues supporting the company’s parent, Anthem, Inc., in this best-in-class space, kicking off its hybrid approach to working in New York. Vornado Realty Trust is the owner, developer, and operator of PENN 1, and Gensler designed Empire’s new space. Empire BlueCross BlueShield is on a mission to materially and measurably improve the health of all New Yorkers, and the mission starts with the company’s commitment to investing in the future of its communities.

“We are New York's health insurance company – a dedicated team of New Yorkers taking care of New Yorkers for the last 85 years,” said Alan J. Murray, President & CEO, New York Markets, Empire BlueCross BlueShield. “Our new office in the heart of Midtown represents our commitment to serve New Yorkers and to join the City in the important work to revitalize what we can all agree is the greatest city in the world.”

To mark the occasion, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, in partnership with its philanthropic arm, the Empire BlueCross BlueShield Foundation, announced plans to finalize a $300,000 grant to Breaking Ground, New York City's largest provider of street outreach and permanent supportive housing for people experiencing chronic unsheltered homelessness. The grant will fund key enhancements to Breaking Ground’s harm reduction services for people with substance use disorders across the agency's street outreach and transitional housing programs, including Connect to Care, part of an innovative partnership with Vornado Realty Trust that brings Breaking Ground's compassionate approach to outreach to the Penn District.

"We are committed to helping the most vulnerable New Yorkers overcome homelessness and lead lives of dignity and security in housing," said Brenda Rosen, President and CEO of Breaking Ground. "We are so grateful to the Empire BlueCross BlueShield Foundation for investing in enhancements to Breaking Ground's services for people with substance use disorders. Together, we're ensuring that New York City comes back healthier and more vibrant than ever."

About Empire BlueCross BlueShield in New York

Serving New Yorkers for more than 85 years, Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) is on a mission to materially and measurably improve the health of New Yorkers. Empire is the largest health insurer in New York supporting more than four million members and more than 38,000 business, union and small employers in New York. Empire is the trade name of Empire HealthChoice Assurance, Inc., and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO is the trade name of Empire HealthChoice HMO, Inc., independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, serving residents and businesses in the 28 eastern and southeastern counties of New York State. Additional information about Empire is available at www.empireblue.com. Also, follow us on Twitter at @empirebcbs and on LinkedIn.