11/29/2008 News For: Blue Cross Blue Shielf InsuranceBlue 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. Four eye-care providers dropping out of Blue Cross network Some Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota members will soon have to pay more out-of-pocket for eye care. Blue Cross to offer cell phone access to medical records ��� DANIEL AXELROD WILKES-BARRE ��� Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania announced Friday an agreement with Microsoft and Covisint, of Detroit, to develop an electronic health records and information exchange system, which will include cell phone access for consumers and health care providers. Promises, promises I just received my notice from Blue Cross and Blue Shield notifying me of my increase in my present ... Amerks Finally Get Third Win The Rochester Americans earned their third win of the season, beating the Lake Erie Monsters by a score of 2-1 tonight at the Blue Cross Arena. The game ends an Amerks seven game winless streak. 2 eye-care groups leave Blue Cross Minnesotans who have grown accustomed to seeing any doctor they like may be heading into an era of more limited choice. At least two independent medical specialty groups are leaving the network of Minnesota's biggest health insurer because they can't agree on new reimbursement rates. Many continue to rely on ERs The vast majority of Bay State residents have health insurance and a primary-care physician, but many are still relying on hospital emergency rooms for care that could have been handled less expensively by their family doctors, according to a new survey. 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. Greenway Trail Celebrates $100,000 Donation �� By Marianne Sullivan , Source Senior Staff Writer: �� ������ The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Shoreline Greenway Trail���the largest corporate donation in the trail���s history���and an enthusiastic crowd of supporters, bundled against the cold winds blowing across the open fields at Hammonasset State Park, gathered Thursday to celebrate ... Refunds Available for Lil Wayne Concert Good news for concertgoers who missed out on seeing Lil Wayne in October. The New York State Attorney General's Office announced Wednesday that people who purchased tickets to the October 26 Lil Wayne concert at the Blue Cross Arena will receive a full refund. |

