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Is Blue Shield's refund good business or spin campaign?
Industry analysts and consumer advocates are responding to Blue Shield of California's announcement that it will limit profits to 2 percent of its revenue with varying opinions. Despite suspicions
Rate regulation bill passes in California Assembly
The California Assembly has approved a bill that would require health insurers to get approval from state regulators to raise insurance premiums--regardless of the insurance industry's determined
California insurance commissioner joins Sutter Health whistleblower suit
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has joined a whistleblower lawsuit against Sutter Health claiming the Sacramento-based hospital operator routinely submitted false bills for anesthesia
Anthem cuts, delays premium rate hikes
Anthem Blue Cross, the WellPoint subsidiary in California, announced it will raise individual premium rates by less than originally planned and will also delay increases to co-payments and
California commissioner wants authority over rate hikes
As Blue Shield of California bent to strong political and public opposition in announcing that it won't increase premium rates for its individual or family-plan members, Insurance Commissioner Dave
Rate hikes are reasonable, says Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California has determined that, despite strong opposition and criticism from state regulators and consumers, its proposed rate increases are reasonable. After reviewing Blue Shield's
Aetna, Anthem, PacifiCare asked to delay rate hikes
After asking Blue Shield of California last week to delay its proposed rate hike of as much as 59 percent, California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones notified Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and
Blue Shield of California wants 59 percent rate hike; State wants a delay
Blue Shield of California is seeking to increase rates by as much as 59 percent starting March 1, but new Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has called for the rate hikes to be delayed 60 days. The
SPOTLIGHT: California changes MLR regulations for insurers
California's new insurance commissioner has ordered healthcare carriers to spend at least 80 percent of their premium dollars on care for patients with individual policies, the Los Angeles Times
Health insurer financial records subpoenaed in rate hike probe
The seven largest health insurance companies in California have until March 8 to deliver subpoenaed financial records and other documents to the state Attorney General Jerry Brown. The records will
