Louisiana Blue Shares 2024 Community Partnerships Report
Insurer highlights the impact of employees and supported nonprofits

(Baton Rouge, LA) — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (Louisiana Blue) has released its annual Community Partnerships Report, detailing the collective impact of its employees, Foundation, and nonprofit partners in communities across the state. 

Among the past year’s highlights:

• 45,000+ volunteer hours by the company’s 3,000 employees, contributing to community projects and providing hands-on and pro bono assistance to Louisiana nonprofits.

• $3.6 million in donations and sponsorships from Louisiana Blue and its employees, helping hundreds of nonprofits deliver more than 14.5 million services (health screenings, checkups, meals, etc.) to Louisianians. 

• 27 grants totaling more than $3 million awarded by the Louisiana Blue Foundation to support programs focused on improving Louisiana’s health outcomes.

“Each year, I’m inspired by the way our employees show up for Louisiana, using their time, talents and compassion to make a genuine difference in our communities,” said Michael Tipton, president of the Louisiana Blue Foundation and head of the company’s Community Relations department.

“I’m also proud of our nonprofit partners, who continue to drive real, measurable change by closing health gaps and helping build a healthier future for Louisiana. Their efforts are creating lasting change, and we’re honored to be a partner in that work,” he added.

Louisiana Blue’s full 2024 Community Partnerships Report is available online at labluefoundation.org/2024report 

About Louisiana Blue

Louisiana Blue is committed to our mission to improve the health and lives of Louisianians. Founded in New Orleans in 1934, we are a tax-paying not-for-profit health insurer with offices in every major region to serve our customers. We have been recognized for the past six years as an honoree of The Civic 50, named by Points of Light as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States. 

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. We invite all Louisianians to visit our website at lablue.com or talk to us on social media @MyLouisianaBlue.

About the Louisiana Blue Foundation

The Louisiana Blue Foundation makes grants to improve health outcomes for Louisiana’s people. Its grant programs are particularly focused on the social determinants of health, which are the everyday circumstances that influence a person’s health. 

Since 2020, the Foundation has made more than $40 million in grants to nonprofits addressing public health, COVID-19 response, and natural disasters. The Foundation also facilitates connections between the communities, leaders, and everyday people who are working to make life better for their friends, families, and neighbors. We invite all Louisianians to visit our website at labluefoundation.org to learn more.