OGB Louisiana Blue Health Plans

Louisiana Blue is committed to meeting the challenging demands of healthcare in the 21st century. To do that, we offer benefits to all Office of Group Benefits members with a Louisiana Blue health plan, including local customer services, access to specialists without a referral, behavioral health services, a wellness plan, care management, community nurses, pre-diabetes intervention, diabetes care supplies, telemedicine and discounts.

Our online provider directory makes it easy to find a doctor, specialist, dietitian, counselor and many other healthcare providers with a just a few clicks. Watch this video to find out how to find providers in your network, as well as important tips for getting the best value for your care.

Go to www.lablue.com/ogb, choose your member type from the dropdown menu and click “find a doctor,” then click “find a doctor in this network.” You can search by name or specialty, and by location.

At Louisiana Blue, we know you are stronger than any disease or diagnosis. If you have been diagnosed with a serious illness, long-term health condition or are recovering from a severe injury, we can work with you to find a Care Management program that is right for you, depending on your health needs and your medical history.

lablue.com/Stronger

In order to make an informed choice about which Louisiana Blue health plan is right for you and your family, there are important terms you should understand. This video lays out some of the more common ones you will find when shopping for your plan.

Learn more at lablue.com/Learn.

The Pelican plans are consumer-driven health plans. They have lower premiums, but higher out-of-pocket costs throughout the year. They are good for members who want more control over their healthcare spending.

Pelican HRA1000
Active Employee

Medicare Retiree

Non-Medicare Retiree

Pelican HSA775
Active Employee

Magnolia plans offer higher premiums in exchange for lower out-of-pocket costs throughout the year. Magnolia plans could be good for members who want the peace of mind of level costs throughout the year.

Magnolia Local
Active Employee/Non-Medicare Retiree

Medicare Retiree

Medicare Retiree (prior to March 2015)

Non-Medicare Retiree (prior to March 2015)

Magnolia Local Plus
Active Employee/Non-Medicare Retiree

Medicare Retiree

Medicare Retiree (prior to March 2015)

Non-Medicare Retiree (prior to March 2015)

Magnolia Open Access
Active Employee/Non-Medicare Retiree

Medicare Retiree

Medicare Retiree (prior to March 2015)

Non-Medicare Retiree (prior to March 2015)

You now have a local choice for Medicare Advantage. If you’re a retiree, and you have Medicare Parts A and B, you’re eligible for Blue adVantage (HMO). Also, spouses who are Medicare eligible can enroll, as well.