Monday, August 31, 2026
Wilmington, Del. (August 31, 2026) — Highmark Delaware has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by The News Journal. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.
Highmark Delaware, comprised of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and Highmark Health Options, the company’s commercial benefits business and managed care organization, respectively. Together, they serve more than half the state, providing health insurance and benefits solutions statewide.
“We're honored to be named a Delaware Top Workplace again, which is only possible thanks to our people. It underscores their continues efforts and commitment to create remarkable health experience and deliver quality care to the people we serve,” said Todd Graham, president of Highmark Health Options.
“This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our team members who live out Highmark’s core behaviors daily: putting our members first, executing with purpose, trusting those we work with, and leading with a transformational mindset,” said Tim Vessel, market president of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
About Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Highmark BCBSD Inc., doing business as Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, serves approximately 475,000 members through the company’s health care benefits business. It is an influential company in the market generating an economic impact of $360.2 million and supporting more than 3,600 direct and indirect jobs across the state. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield has been named a Top Workplace in Delaware and a Top Workplace USA. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. For more information, visit www.highmarkcom.
About Highmark Health Options
Highmark Health Options is a managed care organization serving people who qualify for Medicaid. We help each of our nearly 115,000 members get the care and services they need to live healthier and more independent lives, and we collaborate with providers and regulators to improve health outcomes, simplify the health care experience, and ensure affordability. Medicaid covers 1 in 5 Americans as a state-run health insurance program. Highmark Health Options members include individuals and families with low income or complex needs, expecting mothers, children, and people with disabilities. Highmark Health Options is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans. Learn more at www.highmarkhealthoptions.com.
About Energage
Making the world a better place to work together. Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.
For more information, contact
Denée Crumrine
Highmark Delaware
denee.crumrine@highmarkhealth.org
