Growing up in Morgan City, you can’t help but notice one dominant feature is a very big lake. It’s called Lake Palourde, and we spent a ton of time on it growing up. One day, my Dad and I were crabbing on the lake, using drop nets and really cleaning up. Within just a couple of runs of about 35 nets, we had 5 dozen crabs in the boat, and they were showing no sign of slowing down. Read more
In our first installment covering the potential changes coming from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that passed in July, I focused on changes to the private insurance markets. This included group insurance products and individual products sold on HealthCare.gov or the state-based marketplaces. Read more
Part 1: Private Insurance Changes
I’ve had more than one person tell me they don’t understand the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). And I can’t blame them. Right there in the name is the idea that’s a big bill. But they come to me for answers and that what’s I’m here for! Read more
Way back in 2009, when I went to Washington, D.C. on behalf of your Louisiana Blue Plan for the first time, I discovered some amazing things. You might call me a wide-eyed, first-timer in the Big City (even though I was already 48 years old!) as I met lobbyists, legislators, staffers for a bunch of influential people, and policymakers intent on writing what eventually became the Affordable Care Act. Read more
I’ve been so blessed the past few years. Since 2019, all three of my kids have married, one has had a child (hilarious!) and we have another grandchild on the way. My lovely wife retired after 35 years working hard as a registered nurse in various roles here in Louisiana. She’s now having fun as a full-time caregiver for a very busy 7-month-old boy! He’s at my house a lot, which makes my life even more fun! Call me Gramps! Read more
The Louisiana legislative session started a couple of weeks ago, so we thought it would be a good time to give you the Straight Talk on how Blue Cross is involved with the legislative process to help protect your health and your premium dollar.
