11/30/2008 News For: Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Cross/Blue Shield Christmas Gift to Federal Employees: Surprise, We're Cutting Your Benefits!; Patients, Doctors ... Talk about being a Grinch! On January 1st, more than 4 million federal employees -- half of the government workforce -- are having their benefits cut by Blue Cross Blue Shield BCBS. Blue Cross makes temporary deal with RI hospitals Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has reached a temporary deal with a state hospital chain while negotiations continue over reimbursement rates. Priority Health joins list of Blue Cross bill opponents Priority Health, a health insurance organization with offices in Farmington Hills and Grand Rapids, has joined a growing number of health and consumer organizations in opposing legislation promoted by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan... Elderly man, pets killed in Blue Island fire Bernard Clancy, 72, was killed in the Blue Island fire, according to the medical examiner's office. Cox keeps up fight vs. Blue Cross Attorney General Mike Cox continues to butt heads with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan over legislation in Lansing that would overhaul the insurance market for individual policy purchasers. Leslie A. Margolin: Promoting healthier ways of reaching consensus The president of Anthem Blue Cross of California believes 'answers lie in trying to bring people with diverse backgrounds and diverse interests together and focus on what they have in common.' The gig: President of Woodland Hills-based Anthem Blue Cross of California, the state's largest for-profit health insurer, which serves more than 8 million members. Airport working through steps to allow BCBS lease With new rules for sale or lease of property in place, the Helena Regional Airport has retraced a number of its steps in negotiating a lease agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana for a new office building. BSBSRI, Care NE extend contract through March PROVIDENCE ��� Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBSRI and Care New England CNE have agreed to extend the nonprofit hospital system���s participation in the BCBSRI network through March 31. |

