We’re still talking Open Enrollment here at Blue Cross! When I started working in healthcare, PPO, HMO, and all of those terms confused the heck out of me. I’ve learned a lot since then and I want to pass along some of that knowledge of the basics. Read more

It is the busiest time of year in the health insurance world. And it might be time to review or change your coverage. Read more

I recently had the real privilege to meet some of our Medicare members in person. Mr. Jimmy, who you’ll meet in this video, is a Blue Cross member who had a harrowing experience.
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Today, more than 50 years after it was signed into law, what we call “Medicare” may be the most misunderstood program the government has. Since the Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare plan members begins Oct. 15, and because Congress is looking really hard at changing Medicare right now, I thought this was a great time to review a few things about the program. Read more

It’s been my job to watch the health insurance market since I joined Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana in 2004, and it sure has changed a lot. A LOT! Read more

I’m constantly amazed at how often in my nearly 60 years people have shown themselves capable of quiet, unheralded, rich generosity. Sometimes you have to look very closely to see it, but it’s always restorative. Read more