CareFirst gave $57M to charity in 2012

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the Mid-Atlantic’s largest health insurer, gave $57 million in grants in 2012, up from $51 million the year before.

Baltimore-based CareFirst also contributed nearly 6,000 volunteer hours to support 400 nonprofits.

“We are very proud of the work we do in the community and continue to find ways to reach those in need,” CareFirst CEO Chet Burrell said. “We have a strong commitment to identifying investments that will enhance and expand capacity among local…