Press Releases

Expand tab icon 2023

Dec. 20

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Takes Action to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes 


Dec. 6

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Shares Tips for Picking HealthCare.gov Plans


Nov. 30

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Offers Tips for Choosing a Medicare Plan


Nov. 29

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Extends Free Blue Bikes Rides for Seasonal Vaccines Through Year-End


Nov. 20

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Healthy Blue Louisiana Volunteers Give More Than 1,000 New Coats to North Louisiana Children Through Operation Warm Events 


Nov. 1

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Shares Tips for Finding Affordable HealthCare.gov Plans During Open Enrollment


Oct. 16

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Sponsoring Free Blue Bikes Rides for Seasonal Vaccines 


Oct. 3

Blue Bikes Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month


Oct. 2

Blue Cross Expands Medicare Advantage Offerings to Include More Plans with Network Flexibility, Extra Benefits for Lower-Income Individuals


Sept. 25

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Healthy Blue Louisiana Volunteers Hand Out New Coats at North Louisiana Schools This Week


Sept. 13

Blue Bikes Celebrates Two Years of Community-Run Bikeshare


Sept. 7

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Shares Savings with Almost 30,000 Eligible Members


Aug. 23

Over Half A Million Blue Bikes Rides!


Aug. 15

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation Announces 2023 Angel Award Honorees


Aug. 14

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Opens New Regional Office in Metairie


July 28

Be Aware of Scam Phone Numbers Spoofing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Member Customer Service Lines | Español


June 29

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Shares Tips to Stay Covered as First Medicaid Program Removals Begin 


June 27

DiversityInc Names Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Among Top Regional Companies


June 5

Fraud Against Seniors Increases to $3.1 Billion in Losses Over One-Year Period


May 23

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Named No. 1 in Volunteerism Nationwide


May 22

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Earns Top Military Friendly Employer Honors


May 11

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Helps Louisianians Stay Covered as State Resumes Medicaid Eligibility Checks | Español


May 1

Blue Bikes “Ride For Your Mind” Promotion Encourages Healthy Exercise to Boost Mental Health


April 26

Ride Blue Bikes to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival


April 19

Blue Cross Releases 2022 Community Partnerships Report


April 12

Take Blue Bikes to the French Quarter Festival


April 10

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Hosts Love the Boot Week Cleanup in Baton Rouge April 17 


March 21

Blue Cross Celebrates Power of Women’s Voices, Influence During March 


March 14

Blue Cross Recognizes Local Students for Creating Drug Prevention Videos


March 6

Blue Cross Encourages Louisianians 45 and Older to Talk to Their Providers About Colorectal Cancer Screening Español


Feb. 28

Blue Cross Foundation Asks for Angel Award Nominees


Feb. 23

Blue Cross, Entergy and Healthy Blue Pack More Than 214,000 Meals for Louisiana Food Banks


Feb. 22

Blue Cross Names Andy Allen VP, Health Services Programs  and External Partnerships


Feb. 15

Let the Good Times Roll with Blue Bikes


Feb. 3

AIDS Memorial Quilt Heads to New Orleans and Baton Rouge to Change the Pattern and End HIV in Black and Brown Communities 


Jan. 27

Find Baby Blue and Win a One-Year Membership


Jan. 23

Elevance Health to Acquire Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana


Jan. 11

Romaine Calm and Start the Year Off Healthy with Meal Planning Tips


Jan. 11

New Orleans Celebrates the Arrival of 300 More Blue Bikes


Jan. 10

We Value Your Feedback: 2022 Customer Survey Results


Jan. 9

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Names Lou Patalano Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer


Jan. 5

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Explore Coverage, Financial Aid Options Before Healthcare.gov Open Enrollment Period Ends Jan. 15 | Español


Jan. 4

Blue Cross, Healthy Blue and Entergy Sponsoring 200,000 Meals for Louisiana Families 


Jan. 3

Blue Cross Names Brian Badinger Vice President, Technical Programs


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Dec. 15

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Earns National Recognition for Health Care Fraud Prevention Outreach


Dec. 12

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Sign Up for Healthcare.gov Plans by Dec. 15 for Jan. 1 Coverage Español


Dec. 1 

Amid Surge in Respiratory Illnesses, Blue Cross Encourages Vaccination


Nov. 29

Blue Cross Offers Tips for Choosing a Medicare Plan


Nov. 23

Blue Cross, Healthy Blue and Vantage Health Plan Volunteers Gave Out More Than 1,000 New Coats at North Louisiana Schools 


Nov. 22

Busy Holiday Season? Get Care Anywhere with Telehealth


Nov. 17

Tis the Season to Make Sure You’re Covered! | Español


Nov. 16

Blue Cross Urges Louisianians to Use the Great American Smokeout as a First Step to Quit Using Tobacco


Nov. 15

Blue Cross Warns Louisianians to Be on Alert for Fraud, Scams During Health Plan Enrollment


Nov. 11

Blue Cross Recognized as Top Military Friendly Employer for Third Year


Nov. 9

Blue Cross Sponsoring Free Blue Bikes Rides for COVID-19, Flu Shots


Nov. 7

Blue Cross Shares Tips to Help Louisianians Be STRONGER THAN Diabetes


Nov. 2

Blue Cross Foundation Celebrates Angel Award Honorees with TV Special Airing Nov. 21


Nov. 1

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians that More Families Can Now Buy Healthcare.Gov Plans, Get Financial Relief with “Family Glitch” Fix | Español


Oct. 27

Blue Cross Highlights Importance of Breast Cancer Screening, Treatment, Particularly for Minority Communities


Oct. 25

Blue Cross Urges Families to Get COVID-19, Flu Shots and Lower Their Risk of Respiratory Illnesses


Oct. 21

Blue Cross Calls for Drug Safety Practices During National Pharmacy Week


Oct. 20

Screening Saves Lives: Blue Cross Encourages Louisianians to Ask Their Doctors About Mammograms, Self-Exams 


Oct. 17

Medicare Health Plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Earn High Quality Scores from CMS


Oct. 13

Blue Bikes “Beat the Flu 22” Promotion Offers Free Rides for Flu Shots


Oct. 6

Blue Cross Advises Louisianians to Get Their Shots and Ghost the Flu 


Oct. 4

Think Pink: Blue Cross Raises Awareness of Breast Cancer Risks, Importance of Screening 


Oct. 3

Blue Bikes Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness 


Oct. 3

Blue Cross Expands Medicare Advantage Offerings


Sept. 28

Blue Cross Urges Families to Take Precautions Amid Rising Children’s Hospitalizations for Respiratory Illnesses


Sept. 26

Blue Cross Shares Tips to Prevent, Avoid Lower-Back Pain


Sept. 20

Blue Cross Raises Awareness of Emergency Preparedness Needs for Louisianians with Disabilities


Sept. 19

Blue Cross, Healthy Blue and Vantage Health Plan Volunteers Donate More Than 170,000 Meals to Louisiana Food Banks


Sept. 8

Blue Cross Shares Savings with Almost 30,000 Eligible Members


Sept. 7

Blue Cross Urges Louisianians to Take Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Booster and Other Steps to Limit Spread of Virus Español


Sept. 6

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Be Aware of Mental Health Needs During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 


Aug. 29

Shots Are Not Just for Kids:  Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Have Wellness Visits, Ask About Vaccines 


Aug. 24

Announcing the 2022 Angel Award Honorees!


Aug. 2

Amid Peak Hurricane Season, Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Consider Their Health Needs


July 27

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Be Aware of High-Heat Health Risks


July 21

Are Your Kids Up to Date on Their Shots?


July 19

Blue Cross Urges Louisianians to Get Vaccinated, Take Precautions Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases


July 18

Blue Cross Names Curtis Anders Vice President, Provider Networks and Contracting


July 14

Blue Bikes Pedals Past 18,000 Trips During “Ride for Pride” Promotion


July 12

Blue Cross Names Sherri Enright Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer


July 7

Blue Cross Reminds Parents to Schedule Children’s Checkups, Get Needed Immunizations This Summer


July 5

Blue Cross Urges Louisianians to Protect Themselves from Mosquito Illnesses


June 22

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Senior VP and CIO Sue Kozik Named One of The Top 50 Women Leaders of Louisiana


June 20 

Blue Cross Covers COVID-19 Vaccines at $0 for Newly Eligible Children | Español


June 20

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Creates Career Experience Program with Baton Rouge Community College 


June 16

Blue Cross Receives Prestigious National Honor for Community Service


June 14

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Again Earns URAC Accreditation in Four Programs


June 14

Blue Cross Sponsors “Ride for Pride” Blue Bikes Promotion to Benefit Project Lazarus


June 9

Traveling this Summer? Take Telehealth Wherever You Go | Español


June 6

Blue Cross Shares Tips to Avoid Scams During Medicare Fraud Prevention Week 


June 1

Blue Cross Highlights LGBTQ+ Health Needs During Pride Month


May 31

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Consider Their Health Needs Ahead of Hurricane Season | Español


May 26

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Be Safe in Water, Sun as Summer Approaches | Español


May 25

Blue Cross Shares Tips on Staying Active as You Age


May 18

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians Online Appointments Are An Option for Mental Health Needs


May 16

Blue Cross Highlights May as Arthritis Awareness Month, Recognizing the 1 Million Louisianians Living with the Disease


May 12

Blue Cross Celebrates Louisiana’s Nurses on National Nurses Day 


May 11

Blue Cross, Community Volunteers Collect Nearly 1,000 Pounds of Medication at Drug Take Back Day


May 10

Blue Cross Raises Awareness of Need for Diversity in Health Research


May 5

Save a Life: Know the Warning Signs of a Stroke


May 5

Blue Bikes “Let’s Ride” Promotion Encourages Healthy Exercise to Boost Mental Health


May 2

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Check In on Their Mental Health 


April 28

Ride Blue Bikes to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival


April 27

Blue Cross Encourages Louisianians to Get Rid of Potentially Dangerous Prescription Drugs on Saturday, April 30


April 20

Take Blue Bikes to the French Quarter Festival


April 14

Blue Cross Hires Vice Presidents for Customer Service and Enrollment & Billing


April 13

Greater New Orleans Foundation Sponsors Blue Bikes Station


April 11

We Value Your Feedback: Customer Survey Results


April 11

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Watch Out for Fraud and Scams


April 6

Somesh Nigam Named to Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Innovators List | Español


March 30

Blue Cross Celebrates Medical Directors, Network Physicians on National Doctors Day 


March 29

Blue Cross Shares Tips and Resources to Protect Mental Health During National Social Worker Month


March 23

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians How They Can be STRONGER THAN Cancer


March 15

Screening Saves Lives – IF You Get Tested Español


March 8

Blue Cross Celebrates Power of Women at the Table During March  


March 7

45 Is The New 50: Blue Cross Raises Awareness of Updated Colonoscopy Screening Recommendation


March 3

Blue Cross Sheds Light on Maternal Health Challenges in Minority Communities


Feb. 24

Catch Throws and Not COVID-19 this Carnival Season


Feb. 22

Let the Good Times Roll on a Blue Bike


Feb. 21

STRONGER THAN Heart Disease: Blue Cross Shares Tips to Keep the Beat Going


Feb. 16

Found the Baby? You Could Win A 1-Year Blue Bikes Membership


Feb. 15

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Healthy Blue and Vantage Health Plan Sponsor 125,000 Meals at Food Banks Statewide


Feb. 10

Blue Cross Raises Awareness of Heart Health for Minority Communities


Feb. 3

Blue Cross Goes Red for Heart Health Awareness


Feb. 1

One Month Until Mardi Gras: Take Advantage of Blue Bikes “Riding Toward Immunity” Promotion


Jan. 26

Blue Cross Foundation Asks for Angel Award Nominees


Jan. 12

Statement on Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Test Coverage


Jan. 10

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians that Healthcare.Gov Open Enrollment Period Ends Jan. 15


Jan. 5

Blue Cross Promotes Dan Wagner to Vice President for Medicare Sales


Jan. 5

Blue Bikes Extends “Riding Toward Immunity” Promotion for Carnival Season


Jan. 4

Happy, Healthy New Year: Blue Cross Shares Tips to Get the Most From Your Healthcare Coverage in 2022


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Dec. 29

Blue Cross Asks Louisianians to Take Precautions Against COVID-19 While Ringing in the New Year


Dec. 22

Blue Cross Urges Louisianians to Get COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters As Cases Increase


Dec. 21

Blue Cross Recognizes 2021 Top Performers in Quality Blue Program 


Dec. 20 

Spread Cheer, Not Germs: Countdown to the Holidays with Tips from Blue Cross


Dec. 8

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Enroll in Healthcare.Gov Plans by Dec. 15 to Have Coverage Start Jan. 1, 2022


Dec. 6

Blue Cross Urges Louisianians to Get Their COVID-19 Vaccines, Boosters 


Nov. 30

Blue Cross Offers Tips for Choosing a Medicare Plan


Nov. 24

Blue Cross Encourages Louisianians to Have a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season


Nov. 23

Blue Cross Covers COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters at $0 for Eligible Members


Nov. 22

Men’s Health Awareness Month: Blue Cross Shares Tip to Keep Up with Your Healthcare


Nov. 17

STRONGER THAN DIABETES: Blue Cross Shares Tips to Lower Risks, Keep Blood Sugar in a Healthy Range


Nov. 11

Blue Cross Named As A Top Military Friendly Employer


Nov. 8

Riding Toward Immunity with Blue Bikes


Nov. 3

Blue Cross Covers COVID-19 Vaccine at $0 for Children Ages 5-11 | Español


Nov. 2

More Than 1.5 Tons of Medication Collected at Drug Take Back Day Events


Nov. 1

More Louisianians Qualify for Financial Assistance to Buy Healthcare.Gov Plans  | Español


Oct. 28

Blue Cross Encourages Louisianians to Have a Happy, Healthy Halloween


Oct. 26

Say BOO To The Flu: Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Get Their Shot in October


Oct. 25

Health Officials Issue COVID-19 Booster Recommendations for Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Vaccines


Oct. 21

Blue Cross Urges Louisianians to Bring Expired or Unused Prescription Drugs for Safe, No-contact Disposal this Saturday, Oct. 23

Oct. 20 

Blue Cross Raises Awareness of Drug Safety During National Pharmacy Week


Oct. 18

Blue Cross Promotes Screening, Regular Checkups During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct. 15

Blue Cross Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month


Oct. 11

Longtime Blue Cross Employee Dawn Cantrell Joins Senior Management Team


Oct. 6

STRONGER THAN The Flu: Blue Cross Urges Louisianians to Take Their Best Shot Against Seasonal Illnesses


Oct. 4

Blue Cross Campaign Lets Members Know How to Get the Most from Their Healthcare Coverage


Oct. 1

Blue Cross Announces New Statewide $0 Premium Medicare Advantage PPO Plan


Sept. 27

Blue Cross Will Cover COVID-19 Booster at $0 for Members Who Meet Expanded Eligibility Criteria | Español


Sept. 23

Blue Cross Shares Tips for Managing Lower-Back Pain


Sept. 22

Blue Cross Promotes Danielle B. Conway and Carole Paetz to Vice President


Sept. 20

Special Enrollment Period Announced for Medicare Beneficiaries Affected by Tropical Storm Nicholas


Sept. 15

Blue Cross Foundation Announces 2021 Recipients of The Angel Award®


Sept. 10

Special Enrollment Period Announced for Medicare Beneficiaries

Sept. 9

Blue Cross Shares Resources to Stay on Top of Mental Health During Storm Recovery


Sept. 8

Blue Cross Warns Louisianians to Watch Out for Hurricane-Related Scams


Sept. 7

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Stay Mindful of COVID-19 Surge Amid Hurricane Recovery


Sept. 1

Blue Cross Announces Premium Grace Period Through Oct. 1 for Members Affected by Hurricane Ida

Aug. 30

Blue Cross Offers Services to Members Affected by Hurricane Ida


Aug. 27

Blue Cross Lifts Early Drug Refill Restrictions Ahead of Ida Louisianians should consider healthcare needs, sign up for digital services


Aug. 25

During Peak Hurricane Season, Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Be Prepared


Aug. 23

Ready to Ride: Blue Bikes Are Back


Aug. 23

Blue Cross Will Host 'Medicare Made Easy' Facebook Live Educational Event Series on Coverage Options


Aug. 19

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians of Remote Care Options


Aug. 18

Blue Cross Will Cover COVID-19 Booster at $0 for Eligible Members | Español


Aug. 3 

Blue Cross Urges Louisianians to Mask Up, Get Vaccinated as New School Year Gets Under Way 


July 29

Blue Cross Urges All Louisianians to Mask Up in Public Amid Delta Spread

July 28

City Announces Blue Bikes’ Return to New Orleans


July 22

Special Enrollment Period Announced for Medicare Beneficiaries


July 21

Blue Cross Encourages Parents to Schedule Children’s Checkups Ahead of the New School Year


July 20

Blue Cross Data Scientists and Care Team Members Share Research in National, International Journals


July 19

As State’s COVID-19 Cases Rise, Blue Cross Encourages Vaccination


July 16

BRAC Announces 2021 Capital Region Employee Health Innovation Award 


July 1

Dive into Water Fun This Summer with These Safety Tips from Blue Cross


June 29

As Delta Variant Cases Rise, Blue Cross Urges Louisianians to Get the Vax State must boost lagging vaccination rate to slow the spread

June 22

Blue Cross Shares Tips for a Safe and Healthy Summer

June 16

Blue Cross Receives National Honor for Community Service

June 7

Mayor Perkins to join Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Director and Members of Black Greek Letter Organizations for A Special Webinar Targeting The Health of the Black Community on June 9

June 2

Blue Cross Promotes Long-Time Employee Shepherd to Senior Management Team

May 26

Blue Cross Encourages Louisianians to Make the COVID-19 Vaccine Part of Their Summer Plans

May 26

Video: 100 Black Men Volunteer and BCBSLA Exec Brown Helps Rush Vaccines to Local Community

May 24

Make At-Home Fitness Fun with These Five Tips

May 19

Blue Cross Offers Services to Members Affected by Floods

May 17

Mayor Broome to join Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Director and Community Leaders for A Special Webinar Targeting Hypertension on May 19

May 13

Blue Cross Encourages Parents of Children 12-15 to Schedule COVID-19 Vaccines

May 12

Blue Cross Encourages Louisianians to Prepare for Hurricane Season

May 10

Every Minute Counts: Know the Warning Signs of a Stroke

May 6

STRONGER THAN EVER Because of Louisiana’s Nurses

May 3

Blue Cross Encourages Louisianians to Check In on How They’re Feeling During Mental Health Month

April 29

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Announce National Health Equity Strategy to Confront the Nation’s Crisis in Racial Health Disparities

April 26

Blue Cross Shares Spanish Language Social Content, Educational Materials to Raise Vaccine Awareness Among Hispanic Louisianians | Español

April 21

Blue Cross Association Response Statement In The Wake Of The Chauvin Verdict

April 12

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Watch Out for Fraud and Scams

April 7

Blue Cross Announces Senior Management Team Promotions

April 5

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Receives Prestigious Brand Innovation Award

March 31

More Louisianians Can Get Financial Assistance to Buy Health Plans Starting April 1 | Español

March 29

Blue Cross Asks Louisianians Ages 16 and Older to Make Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines

March 23

Blue Cross Urges Louisianians to Get the Facts, Get the Vax

March 18

Blue Krewe and City of New Orleans Announce Partnership with Drop Mobility to Relaunch Blue Bikes

March 17

Special Enrollment Period Announced for Medicare Beneficiaries

March 15

Blue Cross Partners with 100 Black Men to Bring COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness, Access to Minority Communities

March 10

Blue Cross Reminds Louisianians to Talk to Their Providers About Colorectal Cancer Screening

March 8

Blue Cross Celebrates 'Women Who Inspire Us' Throughout March

March 4

Blue Cross Joins Health Insurers Nationwide in COVID-19 Vaccination Outreach Effort

March 3

Baton Rouge General to Host Vaccination Event

Feb. 22

Medicare Special Enrollment Period Ends Feb. 28 for Louisianians Affected by 2020 Weather-Related Disasters

Feb. 15

Explore Your Coverage Options During Special Enrollment Period | Español

Feb. 4

LPB: The Role of Louisiana's Black Church

Feb. 2

Keep the Beat Going Strong: Blue Cross Shares Heart Health Tips

Jan. 25

Blue Cross Urges Louisianians to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Jan. 8

Baton Rouge Health District to Launch COVID SAFE Vaccination Promotion Campaign | Español

Jan. 6

Blue Cross Shares Tips to Get the Most from Your Healthcare Coverage This Year