Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (Louisiana Blue) serves more than 1.8 million Louisiana residents. Nine out of 10 Louisiana doctors and 100% of the state’s acute care hospitals participate in its networks, which also include more than 34,000 local providers across multiple specialties. Louisiana Blue maintains a surplus of funds for the protection of its policyholders and has received 28 consecutive "A" ratings for financial strength from Standard & Poor's. Louisiana Blue’s mission is to improve the health and lives of Louisianians, providing health guidance and affordable access to quality care. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.