How did come to be be known today as Blue Cross Blue Shield?

How did come to be be known today as Blue Cross Blue Shield?

It was formed in 1982 from the merger of its two namesake organizations: Blue Cross was founded in 1929 and became the Blue Cross Association in 1960, while Blue Shield emerged in 1939 and the Blue Shield Association was created in 1948. … Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Headquarters of one of the member Blues, HCSC, in Chicago. Website www.bcbs.com 12 more rows

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