Cambia, BCBS North Dakota announce strategic affiliation

Cambia, BCBS North Dakota announce strategic affiliation
Becker's Payer Issues, by Jakob Emerson; 8/21/25
Cambia Health Solutions and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota plan to enter a strategic affiliation that would bring the Fargo-based insurer under Cambia’s management while maintaining its local governance and mutual status. The agreement would integrate BCBSND into Portland, Ore.-based Cambia, alongside its Regence Blues plans in Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington, according to an Aug. 21 news release. Cambia will assume responsibility for operations, including claims, IT, financial reporting and plan performance. BCBSND employees will become Cambia employees, though the health plan will keep its local name, board of directors and foundation. Its reserves and philanthropic resources will also remain in North Dakota.