The Latest Breaking News from BCBs

South Carolina woman tests as donor match for sister with cancer, only for BCBS to allegedly deny the surgery despite pre-authorizing the tests

“Give them hell and don’t let them win!"

We Got This Covered · Oct 4

Instagram creator says her insurer denied her claims over ‘other insurance’ she doesn’t have, then didn’t review her appeal over a missing signature

“A mixture of amazement, exhaustion, rage, and almost crying.”

We Got This Covered · Sep 20

BCBS Settlement Payments Begin: Who Qualifies, Average Payouts, and What Happens Next

The $2.67 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement enters its payout phase, with payments expected to begin in May.

International Business Times UK · May 7

The colonoscopies were free but the 'surgical trays' came with $600 price tags

Health providers may bill however they choose, including in ways that could leave patients with unexpected bills for "free" care. Preventive care left an Illinois couple with "surgical tray" charges.

WEKU · Jan 25, 2024

Basel Committee Pushes For Crypto Asset Disclosure In Banking Sector

BCBS aims to increase transparency and oversight as digital assets gain prominence

Zenger · Oct 7, 2023

NASCAR’s Harrison Burton delivers gifts to patients at Chicago hospitals

The 22-year-old NASCAR driver brought blankets to patients at Lurie Children’s and Mount Sinai hospitals Thursday. He also handed over $10,000 checks to each hospital from the NASCAR Foundation.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023

She was pregnant and had to find $15,000 overnight to save her twins

Doctors rushed a pregnant woman to a surgeon who charged thousands upfront just to see her. The case reveals a gap in medical billing protections for those with rare, specialized conditions.

WEKU · Apr 27, 2023

SAMA to Begin Implementation of Basel III Reforms in Early 2023

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced on Wednesday that the Basel III reforms would come into force in the Kingdom’s banking sector in January 2023. “The move is in line with the internationally agreed timeline set by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision,” SAMA said in a press statement. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 29, 2022

Even when IVF is covered by insurance, high bills and hassles abound

After years of trying to have a baby without success, Brenna Kaminski and her husband, Joshua Pritt, decided to try in vitro fertilization.

Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022

Even when IVF is covered by insurance, high bills, surprises and hassles abound

Only 15 states require insurance to cover in vitro fertilization, a pricey path to parenthood. But expensive procedures and drugs can lead to unexpected bills even for the fortunate who are insured.

WEKU · May 4, 2022