Anthem Blue Cross

PORTER RANCH (CBSLA.com) — Dr. Jeffrey Nordella of Porter Ranch is the medical David who defeated Goliath – after winning a $4.5 million judgment against Anthem Blue Cross for violation of fair procedures. Nordella, who had […]

2013/04/09

State Regulator Says Blue Cross Rate Hike Is Unreasonable

The California Department of Managed Health Care says health insurance rate hikes slated to go into effect Sunday are unreasonable, but the regulator has no power to stop them.

2011/04/29

Anthem Blue Cross Reduces, Delays Rate Hike

Anthem Blue Cross, the largest health plan in California, is reducing and delaying rate hikes — moves the state insurance commissioner says will save policyholders at least $40 million.

2011/03/21

Anthem Rates To Go Up 15 Percent For Some Policyholders

Some Anthem Blue Cross policyholders in California are facing rate hikes that will average almost 15 percent.

2011/03/03

California’s 7 Largest Insurers Face Nearly $5M In Fines

California’s seven largest health insurers face nearly $5 million in fines for failing to pay hospitals and physicians fairly and on time, following an 18-month audit by a state regulator, an official said Monday.

2010/11/29

Calif. Health Insurers Get Low Marks For Customer Service

A California Department of Insurance survey shows most health insurers do a poor job of paying claims and providing customer service to preferred provider organization members.

2010/11/19

Calif. OKs Rate Boost For Blue Cross, Blue Shield

California has approved large rate increases on individual health insurance policies for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

2010/08/25