Health care reform has been one of the biggest hot-button topic for quite some time and it looks to only get hotter as both sides make their arguments on the White House’s plan for national health care. Leaving the pros and cons of the plan to the side for the moment, we just want to know how our readers are fixed for health insurance. [More]
1 Out Of 5 Medical Claims Processed Incorrectly, Says AMA
By June 14, 2010
Maybe you’re reading this on your iPhone while sitting in your doctor’s waiting room. If so, look around you. Because one out of the five of you in the room will have your claim processed incorrectly by your insurance company. [More]
5 Questions To Make A Doc's Head Explode
By December 2, 2009
Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield has a microsite game called “Resist The System” where if you ask too many questions the health care receptionist’s head explode. [More]
"This American Life" On Health Insurance's Fine Print
By August 12, 2009
A recent episode of This American Life-the fine, fine public radio show-has an excellent piece on the health insurance industry’s use of “rescission.” This is when people with individual insurance policies come down with an illness (or get pregnant) and the insurance company denies coverage by claiming it was a preexisting condition.
Blue Cross Blue Shields On Twitter
By April 29, 2009
A few Blue Cross Blue Shield divisions recently started Twittering, talking about health issues, saying nice things about their company and proactively reaching out to patients complaining about their services: @BCBSIL, @BCBSNM, @BCBSTX, @BCBSOK.
Secret Phone Numbers And Email Addresses To Reach Executives At 101+ Companies
By November 7, 2008
Inside, email addresses, phone numbers, and addresses for over 100 different companies to inject your customer service complaints into their corporate executive offices, and get it well on the way to success.
Reach 19 Blue Cross Blue Shield CEOs
By September 18, 2008
Here is the full contact information for 18…
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Georgia Sends 202,000 Letters Containing Personal Information To The Wrong Addresses
By July 30, 2008
Well, if you’re having a bad day at work, rest assured that someone in Georgia is having a worse one. The Journal-Constitution is reporting that 202,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia customers had their personal information exposed, including (in some cases) their social security numbers, thanks to an error in the computerized mailing system. The system was apparently used before it was tested.
Worst Company In America 2008 "Sweet 16": Bank of America VS Blue Cross Blue Shield
By June 18, 2008
Here’s your seventh “Sweet 16″ match-up: #7 Bank of America VS #23 Blue Cross Blue Shield
BCBS Double Copay On Thyroid Meds
By June 5, 2008
Mary is freaking out because BCBS of Maryland just doubled the copay on her thyroid meds. Times are tight, and Mary doesn’t have a thyroid. The insurance companies have been telling her for years that Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs is a generic, now BCBS has classified it as not being generic. She’s pretty ticked, and considering getting married to her fiance early just to get on his insurance. Her letter, and how she might save $200.32 a year, inside.
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna: Sorry, Your Pregnancy Is A Pre-Existing Condition
By May 29, 2008
Katlyn is having trouble getting health insurance because she just graduated from college and is 15 weeks pregnant. She’s found herself in an expensive situation.
Round 46: Blue Cross Blue Shield vs Sprint
By May 27, 2008
This is Round 46 in our Worst Company in America contest, Blue Cross Blue Shield vs Sprint!
Round 27: Blue Cross Blue Shield vs CNN
By April 21, 2008
This is Round 27 in our Worst Company in America contest, Blue Cross Blue Shield vs CNN. Vote which sucks more, inside…
How Tonya Should Go About Appealing Her "Elective" Miscarriage
By September 25, 2007
I just read the story ‘Blue Cross Blue Shield Calls Miscarriage “Elective Abortion,” Denies Claim’, and I work for BCBS in NY. From what I’ve learned (and this is just from my experience working for a year there). The best thing for Tonya to do is appeal.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Calls Miscarriage "Elective Abortion," Denies Claim
By September 24, 2007
After going without any healthcare coverage for 3 years, (husband’s employer didn’t not offer it and husband and child have preexisting conditions that make self paid insurance imposable to afford) was ecstatic to find out my husband’s new employer did offer insurance! Even though it is at a very high premium and a $2000 deductible, it’s better than nothing, right? At least that’s what I thought, till I tried to use Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City…
What’s A Girl Got To Do To Get An HMO To Help Her?
By September 28, 2006
What lengths do you have to go to to get good coverage from an HMO? Being sick obviously won’t do it. So what about starving yourself? Well, not if your HMO is Blue Cross Blue Shield.
