Healthcare Premium Costs

In 2009, 85 percent of the premiums Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana collected paid for our members' medical care. The chart below illustrates how the money was spent. 

This information has been compiled from a variety of sources. Please note that interpretations may vary, and you should consult your attorney and/or tax advisor for more specific information. New and existing state laws may impact many of these provisions as well as future federal and state regulations. Please also note that the new law allows for "grandfathering" of certain health plans, making those plans not necessarily subject to portions of the new law.