10/12/2008 News For: Blue Cross Blue ShieldHamm rejects Blue Cross request Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm denied on Friday Blue Cross Blue Shield's request for a 14.9 percent rate increase for its group policies. BlueCare(R) Family Plan, the Medicaid (HUSKY) Health Plan Administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield ... BlueCare? Family Plan, the Medicaid health plan administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Administrator, LLC in Connecticut, today announced the completion of its summertime public awareness campaign and dental drive for Connecticut Food Bank with a total contribution of more than $41,000 in funds and dental hygiene supplies. Judge Rules in Michigan Lawsuit Against Blue Cross An Ingham County judge has ruled for and against Blue Cross Blue Shield in its defense against a state lawsuit accusing the insurer of illegally shifting money to help buy three workers' compensation Value-Based Benefits Improving the Health of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Employees Horizon BlueCross Blue Shield of New Jersey Horizon BCBSNJ announced today that its membership with The Center for Health Value Innovation, The Center has led to the adoption of value-based benefit plan designs, which reflects Horizon's initiatives to invest in the health of its employees by focusing on adherence and prevention. The Center www.vbhealth.org is the nation's premier ... Mini-Medical School to begin Tuesday The University of Nebraska Medical Center, in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, will present a Mini-Medical School on women and cancer. Blue Cross accused of contacting ex-customers LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles city attorney has accused Anthem Blue Cross of California of illegally contacting former customers involved in a class-action lawsuit against the insurance company. Providence switches health plan to United PROVIDENCE ? Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, long the state?s dominant health insurer, lost one of its biggest and oldest clients yesterday, as Providence decided to jump to rival United HealthCare of New England. Insurance Commissioner Rejects Blues Rate Hike Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm?has rejected Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota's request for a 14.9 percent rate increase for group policies. Highmark Blue Shield proposes plan rate hikes Highmark Blue Shield is asking the state Insurance Department for permission to increase rates on 19 individual plans. Highmarks donates to STAR Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield awarded a $3,000 grant to Somerset Therapeutic Association for Riding STAR to provide scholarships for 25 youth with special needs to receive horseback riding lessons in 2008. |


