Published 2 years ago

State slaps historic fine on Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield

Summary by Ground News

Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield must develop a new process for handling provider complaints. The company must also pay claims within the time frames established under state law. Anthem says it has worked "diligently" to make changes since the investigation was completed. The fine is the largest in the insurance department's history.

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Georgia Fines Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield $5M For Violations

The fine is the largest levied by the Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire.

2 years ago·United States

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AJC

Georgia fines Anthem/Blue Cross $5 million for consumer violations

The state of Georgia has fined Blue Cross Blue Shield, also known as Anthem, $5 million for a repeated, years-long pattern of violations of policyholder’s rights, the largest fine ever levied by the Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Fox Business

Georgia fines Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield $5M fine for claims settlement practices

The State of Georgia on Tuesday slapped Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield with a $5 million fine after determining the health insurance had engaged in a years-long practice of violating policyholder’s rights.

2 years ago·United States

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WAGA

Georgia fines Blue Cross Blue Shield $5M over 'serious' claims issues

Georgia officials have fined Blue Cross Blue Shield $5 million and say more fines may come after an investigation revealed multiple "serious issues" connected to claims and customer complaints.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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WSB_TV Atlanta 2

State slaps Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield with $5M in fines

The state agency said the insurance company failed to comply to consumer complaints in a timely manner, improper claims settlements and violation of the prompt pay act.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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