Forbes Recognizes Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama as One of America’s Best Employers 2026

Birmingham, AL - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has been recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best Employers 2026. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on February 10, 2026, and can be viewed on Forbes website.

Forbes and Statista selected America's Best Employers 2026 through an independent survey from a vast sample of over 217,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S. Over 3.5 million employer evaluations were considered. The final score is based on two types of evaluations: personal (those given by employees themselves) and public (those given by friends and family members of employees, or members of the public who work in the same industry), with a much higher weighting for personal evaluations.

Based on the results of the study, Blue Cross is honored to be recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best Employers 2026.

"We are honored to receive this recognition and are deeply proud of the incredible team we have at Blue Cross," said Tim Vines, President and CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. "Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, including how we care for our customers. This award reflects our ongoing dedication to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered. We believe that when our employees thrive, our Company thrives, and this recognition is a testament to that philosophy."

Blue Cross has always been committed to fostering a workplace that nurtures talent, celebrates diversity and encourages innovation. This recognition reinforces that Blue Cross is poised to continue leading the industry in employee satisfaction, setting a new standard for workplace excellence.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has insured Alabamians for over 90 years. Blue Cross offers coverage plans to corporations, individuals and the senior market. For more information about Blue Cross, visit AlabamaBlue.com. Connect with us on Facebook, check out our videos on YouTube and follow us on X for more up-to-date information.

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

About Statista

Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, business-relevant data, and various market and consumer studies and surveys.