401(k)
2022 plan-year 401(k) DOL Form 5500

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Tax-Favored Savings Program

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association · Illinois · Professional & Technical Services

What the 2023 filing shows

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Tax-Favored Savings Program holds $352M for 1,158 participants — about $303,678 per participant, down 18.7% over the 2022 plan year.

$352M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
1,158
covered participants
$303,678
avg assets per participant
-18.7%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $81M for the year — a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$352M
Participants
1,158
State
Industry
Professional & Technical Services

What the Filing Says About Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Tax-Favored Savings Program

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Tax-Favored Savings Program is a 401(k) retirement plan sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, headquartered in Illinois. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $352M in total end-of-year assets and covers 1,158 participants across the Professional & Technical Services industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 135656874, and the plan has been effective since 1985-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $432M at the beginning of 2022 to $352M at year-end — a decline of 18.7%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $352M, with reported net income of $-80,721,416 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$432M
Total Assets (End of Year)$352M
Net Assets (End of Year)$352M
Net Income$-80,721,416
Plan Type401(k)
Employer EIN135656874
Plan Effective Date1985-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 1,370 $568M
2023 2 1,387 $644M
2024 2 1,397 $674M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Tax-Favored Savings Program?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Tax-Favored Savings Program holds $352M in total assets with 1,158 participants. It is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
What type of plan is Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Tax-Favored Savings Program?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Tax-Favored Savings Program is a 401(k) plan. It has been effective since 1985-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 135656874.
Who sponsors the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Tax-Favored Savings Program?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Tax-Favored Savings Program is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, located in Illinois. The sponsor's EIN is 135656874 and the plan operates in the Professional & Technical Services industry.
How did Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Tax-Favored Savings Program perform in 2022?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Tax-Favored Savings Program declined by 18.7% during 2022, moving from $432M to $352M in total assets. Net income was $-80,721,416.
Where can I find official filings for Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Tax-Favored Savings Program?
Official Form 5500 filings for Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Tax-Favored Savings Program are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 135656874 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Tax-Favored Savings Program compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2022.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 135656874.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.