12/25/2008 News For: Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma Health InsuranceDenn blasts 'misleading' Blue Cross letter; Insurer says it followed the law Delaware Insurance Commissioner Matt Denn blasted what he described as misleading information regarding the state?s involvement in health insurance rates contained in rate increase notices sent by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware. Health insurance bills backed by Blue Cross will wait for new Legislature Legislation sought by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to modify the individual health insurance market is dead for the year. DELAWARE: Lt. Gov-Elect says Blue Cross misleads on rates DOVER ? Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware has been misleading its policyholders about the state?s involvement in health insurance rates, Delaware Insurance Commissioner and Lieutenant Governor-elect Matt Denn said today. BLUE CROSS TO ZAGAT DOCS Blue Cross and Blue Shield is teaming with the Zagat dining guide to provide doctor rankings for its members. Zagat will survey Blue Cross members using a 30-point scale on four criteria - trust, communication, availability and office environment... TVHD and EKCITA awarded grant from Blue Shield of California Foundation On Dec. 11, 2008, Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District and East Kern County Integrated Technology Association EKCITA received notice of being awarded $125,000 through the Blue Shield of California Foundation. The grant focuses on expanding the current healthcare community effort of ?health information exchange.? Tehachapi is recognized by both the state and federal government for being ... Blue Cross is warned by AG on Medicare practices Michigan's Attorney General's Office has warned Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to immediately stop what it believes are deceptive business practices that make it difficult for seniors to buy supplemental Medicare policies. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Statement Andrew Hetzel, BCBSM vice president for corporate communications, issued the following statement on behalf of the company after a vocal minority of Senate Republicans prevented compromise health insurance reform legislation from being reported out of a bipartisan House-Senate conference committee today. Health care switch saves $400K Recently, the town switched health insurance carriers to produce a one-time savings of $114,000. Union victory in health insurance fight Chalk one up for the union in a battle over the health insurance provider for Providence city workers. But according to Providence Mayor David Cicilline, the fight is not over. ? S&P affirms ratings on Florida Blues Standard & Poor?s Ratings Services affirmed its ?A+? counterparty credit and financial strength ratings on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida. |




