Founded in 1929, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) is a national federation of health insurance organizations in the United States. The Association itself does not sell health insurance but owns and manages the Blue Cross and Blue Shield trademarks and licenses them to the 33 independent and locally operated BCBS companies. Together, these companies form one of the largest healthcare providers in the U.S., insuring approximately one in three Americans. The BCBSA's mission is to promote the health and wellbeing of its members and their communities by ensuring access to safe, high-quality, and affordable healthcare.

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