The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of more than 420 large U.S. employers, is honoring Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama for providing one of the best workforce employee well-being programs in the nation.

Blue Cross is among 49 U.S. employers that received the 2018 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® award presented at the National Business Group on Health's Workforce Strategy 2018 Conference. This marks the ninth year Blue Cross has received a Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® award.

"It is a privilege to be recognized nine years for our company's ongoing commitment to support our employees' health and well-being." said Tim Vines, President and CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.

Blue Cross' BeWell Program promotes emotional, financial, physical and social wellness for holistic well-being at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. The Healthy Action Program supports physical wellness, offering a Fitbit credit incentive for completing preventive screenings, online health activities, care management programs or a tobacco cessation program. Additional rewards are given for completing a wellness visit, walking challenges, a health assessment and/or weight challenges.