Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions℠ Partners with Carrot to Deliver Fertility and Family-Building Benefits for its Members

Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions (BCBS Global Solutions℠) today announced a strategic partnership with Carrot, the leading global fertility and family care platform, to deliver comprehensive fertility, family-building, and hormonal health benefits to its expatriate members. This collaboration unites two world-class organizations to provide members with more personal, accessible, and high-quality care, anywhere in the world.

Simplifying International Healthcare Through Innovative Solutions

This partnership directly advances BCBS Global Solutions' mission to innovate and simplify the international healthcare experience. By addressing the complex and deeply personal needs of expatriate families, this initiative provides continuous, high-quality support that transcends borders and supports members throughout their most important life journeys.

"Following our recent rebrand, this partnership with Carrot marks another step forward in our commitment to deliver innovative global healthcare solutions. Whether you are building a family, seeking parenting advice or navigating hormonal changes and menopause symptoms in a new country, our members can access world-class fertility and family-building care that adapts to wherever life takes them. Our mission is to simplify international healthcare, so members aren't just covered – they're cared for across borders, throughout every step of the family-building process." Simon Jackson, Chief Growth Officer of BCBS Global Solutions.

Through this collaboration, members gain access to a robust suite of benefits designed to support them at every stage.

A Comprehensive Suite of Member-Centric Benefits

The partnership provides a wide range of accessible and personalized benefits, ensuring members feel cared for throughout their entire family-building journey. Members with group expat medical coverage can now leverage Carrot’s extensive platform and network for tailored support.

Key features available to members include:

• Broad Spectrum of Care: Comprehensive support covering fertility, pregnancy, postpartum care, parenting, gestational surrogacy, adoption, menopause, and low testosterone.
• Global Network Access: Access to Carrot's vetted global network of over 17,000+ clinics, agencies, attorneys, and specialists worldwide.
• Intelligent Provider Matching: Through CarrotMatch, members are guided to the right provider based on rigorous quality measures, personal care needs, and location. The network includes premier Blue Distinction Specialty Care providers known for quality care and superior patient results.
• Multilingual Support: The Carrot platform is fully translated into over 25 languages, with additional live translation support available in more than 300 languages to ensure clear communication.
• Connected Care: Members receive personalized care pathways with real-time guidance from dedicated Carrot Experts and Carrot Companions, which are seamlessly integrated with their existing BCBS Global Solutions benefits.

This comprehensive support model is made possible by a shared vision for global healthcare excellence.

A Shared Vision for Compassionate, High-Quality Global Care

The collaboration is built on a shared conviction that high-quality healthcare must be accessible and culturally aware, regardless of borders. It redefines high-quality care for multinational employers by combining BCBS Global Solutions’ trusted global coverage with Carrot’s innovative digital platform and extensive provider network.

"Regardless of where you work or live, everyone deserves access to compassionate, culturally competent fertility, family-building, and hormonal health support. By combining BCBS Global Solutions' global coverage and support with Carrot's robust fertility and family-building provider network and digital platform, we are redefining what it means for multinational employers to deliver truly connected, high-quality care to their workforce." Tammy Sun, Founder and CEO of Carrot

This shared vision translates directly into tangible value for employers seeking to support their global workforce with best-in-class benefits.

Demonstrable Value for Employers and Improved Outcomes for Members

For multinational employers managing the complexities of a global workforce, providing benefits that enhance employee retention and productivity is critical. This partnership offers a proven solution that directly addresses these challenges by supporting employee well-being and delivering measurable business value.

According to Carrot data, the value of the benefit is demonstrated by key performance metrics:

• Enhanced Employee Retention: 90 percent of Carrot members report that they are more likely to stay with their employer because of the benefit.
• High Return-to-Work Rate: Nine-in-ten Carrot members return to work after their pregnancy.
• Proven Health & Financial Outcomes: The partnership has a proven record of enhancing fertility outcomes, reducing maternal morbidity, and lowering overall claims costs for employers.

These results underscore the powerful impact of providing comprehensive, human-centered care to a global workforce.

About Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions

Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions℠ is the trade name for the international health insurance programs of Worldwide Insurance Services, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Owned by 15 Blue Cross Blue Shield companies and Bupa Global, Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions makes it easy for people and organizations to access and pay for healthcare abroad. By combining digital innovation with human-centered care, Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions delivers an international healthcare experience that's simple, efficient and human. Whether you live, work, travel or study abroad, Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Solutions gives you the confidence to embrace every journey and the peace of mind to say "yes" to new possibilities. Learn more at bcbsglobalsolutions.com.

About Carrot

Carrot is the leading global fertility and family care platform, unlocking support for life's major moments. Trusted by more than 1,000 of the world's best multinational employers, health plans and health systems, Carrot's comprehensive clinical program delivers industry-leading cost savings for employers and exceptional experiences for millions of employees. Its award-winning product serves all populations, whether there is a need for preconception care, pregnancy, IVF, male factor infertility, adoption, gestational carrier care or menopause, Carrot supports members and their families through many of the most memorable and meaningful moments of their lives.