Reschedule any appointments you postponed because of COVID-19 Baton Rouge, La. – With the 2020 spring semester upended by COVID-19, many parents had to postpone routine checkups or other medical appointments for their children. But, before the academic year resumes…
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Blue Cross urges Louisianians to comply with statewide mask mandate
Small steps can protect health, slow the spread of COVID-19 in state Baton Rouge, La. – Following an increase in reported COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in recent weeks, Gov. John Bel Edwards on Saturday issued a statewide mandate that…
Blue Cross creates “returning to the workplace” toolkit to assist employers
Multimedia content shares information on health, safety and insurance coverage options Baton Rouge, La. – As more Louisiana businesses reopen and staff return to the workplace following the state’s COVID-19 stay-at-home order, many employers are looking for guidance on how…
Special enrollment period announced for Medicare Beneficiaries
Those affected by COVID-19 have extra time to enroll in a plan Baton Rouge – Louisiana residents who were eligible but unable to enroll in a Medicare plan because of the COVID-19 pandemic now have extra time, per updated guidelines…
Blue Cross Offers Tips for Better Health for Louisianians with Arthritis
Insurer to mark National Arthritis Awareness Month in May Baton Rouge, La. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is observing May as National Arthritis Awareness Month with health and wellness information for nearly 1 million Louisiana adults and…
Blue Cross reminds Louisianians who’ve recently lost healthcare coverage about available options
Baton Rouge – If you’ve recently lost your healthcare coverage because of job loss or furlough, don’t panic — you have several options for affordable plans. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana’s Mike Bertaut, healthcare economist and author of…
Blue Cross raises awareness of vaping dangers
Nicotine in any form poses serious health risks Baton Rouge – In recent months, federal health officials have reported nationwide outbreaks of lung illnesses and injuries associated with using electronic cigarettes, or vaping. This includes several cases in Louisiana. The…