Self-Funding Options
BCBSLA offers a wide array of plan designs to accommodate the employer with specific needs. Our ASO plans are especially competitive in these ways:
- Access to over 6,000 hospitals and 700,000 physicians nationwide, with the comfort of knowing that Cross and Shield protection travels with you
- In Louisiana, more than 80% of the doctors and more than 95% of the hospitals participate in our networks
- Deep provider discounts mean you realize savings as well
- Access to quality excess loss (stop loss) coverage for high-dollar claims protection
- Comprehensive web-based group reporting package so you know where you are spending your health plan dollars
- Online tools for members, including:
- Claims Search – Track, compile and sort claims information for you and covered dependents
- Health Encyclopedia – Research information on a broad number of health conditions
- Hospital Comparison – Compare hospitals when making decisions about where you will receive care
- Plan Cost Calculators – Estimate out-of-pocket costs and overall costs for various health plan options

ASO Benefits Checksheet. [PDF]
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This description is not a contract and is not to be construed as a contract. It is for information only.
Contact Information
Director (statewide) – National & Self-Funded Accounts
Greg Hanly
Phone: 225.295.2040
e-mail: Greg.hanly@bcbsla.com
Alexandria
Larry Blackman
Phone: 318.448.1660
e-mail: larry.blackman@bcbsla.com
Baton Rouge
Greg Cross
Phone:225.295.2556
e-mail: greg.cross@bcbsla.com
Houma
Mitch Meynard
Phone: 985.223.3499
e-mail: mitch.meynard@bcbsla.com
Lafayette
Larry Blackman
Phone: 337.232.7527
e-mail: larry.blackmn@bcbsla.com
Lake Charles
Larry Blackman
Phone: 337.562.0595
e-mail: larry.blackman@bcbsla.com
New Orleans
Mitch Meynard
Phone: 504.832.5800
e-mail: mitch.meynard@bcbsla.com
Monroe
Larry Blackman
Phone: 318.323.1479
e-mail: larry.blackman@bcbsla.com
Shreveport
James Bustillo
Phone: 318.795.0573
e-mail: james.bustillo@bcbsla.com