11/30/2008 News For: Blue Cross Dental Plan IllinoisBlue Cross/Blue Shield Fee Changes Outrages Some Federal Workers Blue Cross/Blue Shield is making some federal employees and their doctors sick. Blue 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. Rescue plan: Hospital proposal suits all sides A plan to keep the OSU Medical Center operating in Tulsa hasn���t been finalized, although the framework for a deal is in place and it appears to be one that satisfies all parties.Gov. Brad Henry announced the tentative agreement last week, following meetings that involved him, his chief negotiator Scott Meacham, the leaders of the state House and Senate, and representatives of St. John Medical ... Blue Cross tax break hits snag By ANTHONY SPANGLER FORT WORTH ��� A request by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for $4.7 million in tax breaks to build a data center in the Alliance business corridor was derailed Tuesday when Tarrant County officials discovered that the health insurance provider owes the county hospital $5.2 million in unpaid charges. Tarrant County Administrator G.K. Maenius said the issue of unpaid bills to ... 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. |

