Anthem Blue Cross says it's reversing a policy to limit anesthesia coverage

2 years ago by return2ozma to c/news

Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
Semi_Hemi_Demigod 115 points 2 years ago

It’s afraid

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gibmiser 52 points 2 years ago

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garretble 86 points 2 years ago

"Well, you see, we watched the news yesterday, and..."

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Semi_Hemi_Demigod 31 points 2 years ago

They saw the news today, oh boy…

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perviouslyiner 6 points 2 years ago

"misinformation" about their policies huh?

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lectricleopard 84 points 2 years ago

Til next year when things cool down. These a holes love to pull a fast one. The money seems a little greener if they fool you into thinking you're not getting fucked.

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PostaL 55 points 2 years ago

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PostaL 0 points 2 years ago
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aramis87 65 points 2 years ago

Copying my comment from another thread:

Okay, no. Anthem were looking to implement this in Connecticut, New York and Missouri, with Colorado and other states being brought into this policy later on.

Anthem has only backed off this policy in Connecticut. The other states are still currently on the table.

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catloaf 18 points 2 years ago

This article doesn't say it's only Connecticut.

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Psychodelic 12 points 2 years ago

Source?

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HellsBelle 12 points 2 years ago

Anthem backed off from Connecticut and NY.

"After hearing from people across the state about this concerning policy, my office reached out to Anthem, and I'm pleased to share this policy will no longer be going into effect here in Connecticut," Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon wrote on X on Thursday.

"Last night, I shared my outrage at a plan from Anthem to strip away coverage from New Yorkers who had to go under anesthesia for surgery," (Gov. Kathy Hochul) said in the statement. "We pushed Anthem to reverse course and today they will be announcing a full reversal of this misguided policy. Don't mess with the health and well-being of New Yorkers -- not on my watch."

https://abcnews.go.com/...

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Psychodelic 3 points 2 years ago

Missourians need to riot

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intresteph 48 points 2 years ago

KILLING THE RULERS WORKS.

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Krono 45 points 2 years ago
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Olgratin_Magmatoe 14 points 2 years ago

It feels like the mods have given up on trying to keep the bloodlust for CEOs at bay. Every other thread is just littered with appreciation for the gunman. I'm quite ok with that.

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Krono 4 points 2 years ago

Give them time, they are volunteers.

The majority of my post history since the heroic slaying of Brian Thompson is removed and post_no_longer_exists

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Olgratin_Magmatoe 4 points 2 years ago

That's a badge of honor, truly.

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DeadWorld 9 points 2 years ago

Can we talk freely now? The causes of our problems have address. They can only promote so many executives before they wise up.

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Krono 6 points 2 years ago
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And009 4 points 2 years ago

National rally for Purge

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jagged_circle 2 points 2 years ago

Not all CEOs are billionaires. We should focus on billionaires

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Krono 3 points 2 years ago
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Sir_Kevin 41 points 2 years ago

They found out what happens if they fuck around.

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ByteOnBikes 13 points 2 years ago

Nah they'll just let the heat die down.

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Sir_Kevin 10 points 2 years ago

Another log in the fire keeps it burning.

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Gullible 30 points 2 years ago

In a board meeting, they huddle together joking and jostling. “Haha, what are those passed out pieces of shit gonna do, shoot us?” The roar of laughter gradually subsides as a soft set of chirps make their way around the table, and everyone checks their phones. Most notifications read to the effect of “have you seen this??” with a link to an article.

The mood in the room grows colder and more pragmatic as they begin weighing their safety against their wages.

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superkret 12 points 2 years ago

How does that math work out when their wages are worth about as much as 1000 average human lives?

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Gullible 9 points 2 years ago

My Econ professor would have quickly assessed the situation and commanded them to shut up and deny care. My ethics professor would have brought a spare magazine.

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And009 2 points 2 years ago

Life is more valuable than us poor folks realise

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lennybird 4 points 2 years ago

"It could be anyone. Anywhere. Any time! God forbid my picture is plastered everywhere. All the bodyguard protection barely Donnie, protectafter all!"

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return2ozma 28 points 2 years ago

Bullying works!

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intresteph 2 points 2 years ago

Let’s see how long it takes for mods to censor this type of talk.

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BigMacHole 21 points 2 years ago

This is a HORRIBLE Decision that will Save THOUSANDS of Lives! WHY did that Poor CEO have to be Assassinated? If only He survived and we got to have Insurance Companies tell us we can't have Anesthesia for our Surgeries!

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MyOpinion 20 points 2 years ago

Here is the little trick that insurance companies play with anesthesia. You go to a hospital that is in your plan, but every person that sees you in the hospital is not on the same plan. When you go in for surgery the anesthesiologist is not on your plan so you get to pay the full price not even the limited coverage. It is not like you get to ask while your going under am I covered? What a racket these shit stains have.

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Tinidril 15 points 2 years ago

That's referred to as "surprise billing' and it was made illegal in 2022. I have no idea how bulletproof the law is though.

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catloaf 20 points 2 years ago

Probably more than Brian Thompson was.

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Grass 3 points 2 years ago

its been a while since I shot the drink in my mouth out my nose, especially if due to such a low hanging fruit

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Mediocre_Bard 19 points 2 years ago
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FahrenheitGhost 14 points 2 years ago

In all proposed states or just one of the proposed states?

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Snapz 14 points 2 years ago

Weird timing.

But come out to the street here though, we'll talk it over some more...

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jagged_circle 8 points 2 years ago

This is a valid tactic

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eran_morad 6 points 2 years ago
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