How Do I Apply for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Board of Directors?

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Board of Directors has 35 members. Our President and CEO holds one management seat. 

The board's annual meeting is held in May.

Board mission and responsibilities

The board of directors oversees the strategy and performance of the company. The goal is to fulfill Blue Cross’s mission to be a trusted partner to our members. 

The board is organized into the following committees:

  • Executive
  • Finance
  • Enterprise Risk
  • Nominating and Governance
  • Audit
  • Health Care Delivery

There are also subcommittees and advisory committees as needed.

Directors serve three-year terms. Their terms begin and end on the annual meeting, which takes place before June 1 every year. The board meets at least seven times a year.

Application and election process

Any Blue Cross member can apply to be considered for the board of directors.

Directors are nominated based on one of the five component types: 

  • At-large
  • Individual and small group
  • Management
  • Provider
  • Labor

Independent director selection councils review the applications and create a list of qualified candidates. That list of recommended candidates goes to the nominating and governance committee, which creates a list for the board of directors to approve. Mutual members can vote at the annual meeting.

If you'd like to apply to the board of directors, fill out an application and disclosure statement (PDF) and send to:

Corporate Secretary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
600 E. Lafayette Blvd.
Mail Code 2000
Detroit, MI 48226

Applications received by December 31 will be considered for the next election cycle, beginning in January.

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