10/13/2008 News For: Blue Shield Texas Maternity CoverageNew law requires parity for mental health coverage Health insurance plans can no longer treat mental illnesses differently than physical problems when it comes to co-payments and coverage limits. Blue Cross accused of contacting ex-customers LOS ANGELES - Another heavy accusation has been leveled at Anthem Blue Cross in California. Blue Cross is already facing a $1 billion class-action lawsuit for allegedly dropping coverage to people who file expensive medical claims. Medicare Rx talk set for Wednesday Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield is sending its Medicare experts to Coos Bay to talk with people about Medicare options. Blue Cross accused of contacting ex-customers Associated Press - October 11, 2008 4:23 AM ET LOS ANGELES - Another heavy accusation has been leveled at Anthem Blue Cross in California. 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. NM ranks worst in nation for health coverage ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An Economic Policy Institute report ranks New Mexico worst in the country for the percentage of residents who are covered by health insurance through their employers. |




