At Louisiana Blue, improving the health and lives of Louisianians is more than a mission — it is a shared purpose that drives every employee across the state. With more than 3,000 employees, including 18 based in Shreveport, the company continues to build on a decades-long legacy of care, innovation, and community service as one of Louisiana’s Best Places to Work in 2025.
Employees describe the culture at Louisiana Blue as one rooted in compassion, inclusion, and belonging. The company encourages employees to bring their full selves to work, supporting them through nine INclusion Networks open to all — including groups for African Americans, Hispanic and Latino Americans, Asian Americans, LGBTQ+ employees, Veterans, Women, Parents+, Rising Leaders, and those with disabilities. These networks now focus on action and impact, advancing understanding, equity, and positive change inside the organization and throughout the communities it serves.
Professional growth remains a cornerstone of Louisiana Blue’s workplace experience. In 2024, more than half of open roles were filled with internal candidates, demonstrating the company’s focus on developing and promoting talent from within. The company also continues to invest in Louisiana’s workforce, with the majority of external hires coming from within the state.
Louisiana Blue’s benefits reflect its commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance. The company offers flexible scheduling, remote work options, and generous paid time off, along with a comprehensive wellness program that includes health fairs, fitness classes, mindfulness training, and personalized coaching. Employees can earn up to $1,000 annually through wellness rewards and access an Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential mental health and family support resources from day one.
Community engagement is a defining feature of the Louisiana Blue culture. Each employee receives 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually, and through the Dollars for Doers program, the company donates $15 for every volunteer hour contributed by an employee, retiree, or board member. In 2024, employees logged more than 45,000 hours of service, contributing to projects ranging from food bank support to disaster relief. Louisiana Blue and its employees provided more than $4 million in funding to nonprofits across the state, helping deliver more than 17 million health and wellness services to residents.
Team Blue’s spirit of connection is strengthened through companywide traditions such as Together Tuesdays, cultural celebrations, and volunteer-based team-building events. Employees enjoy themed lunches, health challenges, and celebrations of holidays like Juneteenth, Diwali, and Chinese New Year — all fostering camaraderie and appreciation across departments.
Louisiana Blue is also recognized for its commitment to inclusion and opportunity in hiring. The company actively recruits from HBCUs, veteran organizations, and community groups such as the Urban League, Lighthouse Louisiana, and Cristo Rey. Its Boots to Blue network supports military veterans through career development, while the (dis)Abilities INclusion Network promotes awareness and resources for employees with visible and invisible disabilities. These efforts have earned Louisiana Blue repeated recognition as a Top Military Friendly Employer and one of the nation’s most community-minded companies by the Points of Light Foundation’s Civic 50 list.
“As a nurse, I see the difference we make every day,” said Samantha Bruscato, RN, BSN. “Whether we’re helping members reach their health goals or volunteering in the community, it’s about caring for people in every sense of the word.”
For employees like James Bustillo, who has been with the company more than 50 years, the impact is personal. “Working for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has given me the opportunity to contribute to our mission of improving the health and lives of Louisianians,” he said. “The help we bring to families has been a reward I wish I could relive again from the beginning.”
From supporting employee growth to strengthening Louisiana communities, Louisiana Blue continues to embody its mission — improving lives with integrity, accountability, and compassion while fostering a workplace where people truly thrive.