PROVIDENCE – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island recently received a perfect score of 100 on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index for the insurer’s successful commitment to LGBT workplace equality.
The score is an evaluation of employers’ tangible policies, benefits and practices as measured by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and was one of only two perfect ones among Rhode Island companies.
BCBSRI’s nondiscrimination policy, executive performance appraisal model with a diversity and inclusion component, policy of offering health coverage for spouses and domestic partners, and gender reassignment surgery coverage were all reasons listed for the 100 percent score.
BCBSRI’s Chief Diversity Officer Visael “Bobby” Rodriguez said that diversity was a priority for the insurer.
“As a company, one of Blue Cross’ priorities is building and maintaining a diverse workforce,” Rodriguez said. “Creating an environment that is rich with multiple perspectives and ideas enables us to relate to the diverse populations we serve. We are proud to have improved our score from 90 percent last year to 100 percent; this progress reflects our continued commitment to an inclusive workplace.”?
The 2015 Corporate Equality Index rated 781 corporations evaluated best practices as well as public engagement with the LGBT community.
