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Wouldn’t it be nice to have nearly $2 billion “extra” cash in the bank, and make over $1 million a day in profit? Sure it would: just ask the 'nonprofit' Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Meanwhile, Blue Cross has raised its health insurance rates for individuals over 80% in Michigan, all while giving their executives huge pay raises and spending at least $1.1 million in advertising to pass anti-consumer bills.
Tell your state lawmakers to give the Blue Cross greed-grab a big thumbs down!
In the dwindling days of the lame duck session, without any public process, the Blues are pushing to:
Increase rates for people buying individual policies;
Eliminate any review of Blues' surplus in determining if their rates are excessive; AND
Increase rates based on where people live, their age and how sick they are.
This bill is nearly through the process, but your voice right now will make a difference. Your state Senate and House lawmakers are expected to vote on these bills at any moment.
Send a message right now and urge your legislator to stand up to Blue Cross and VOTE NO on this terrible scheme.
Michigan needs real health reform, not a scheme to pad the pockets of insurance companies while you pay more and more out of your own pocket.
Sincerely,Lauren SobelConsumers Union1535 Mission StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103