Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
InsuranceIllinois, United States5001-10000 Employees
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association acts as a national federation that unites independent, community-based Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans to deliver health care coverage for about one in three Americans. In addition to coordinating coverage, the association produces health care insights through The Health of America Report series and the BCBS Health Index. It is based in Chicago, Illinois, and operates as a large national organization that coordinates a network of regional BCBS plans, enabling collective health coverage across the United States. Its role centers on representation and data-driven insights that inform policy and industry understanding within the health insurance sector. A May 2026 development notes a Basusa integration with Blue Cross Blue Shield to support enrollment eligibility and payroll deduction management, illustrating collaboration within the BCBS ecosystem.