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Review: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield |
Company Information
Company History: Anthem traces its origins to Mutual Hospital Insurance, Inc. which was incorporated in Indiana in 1944. Through a series of mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations (including a 2004 merger with WellPoint Health Networks Inc.) Anthem became part of the Wellpoint, Inc., the largest U.S. health benefits company. Wellpoint serves over 34 million members and owns the right to market its products under the Blue Cross or Blue Shield names (or both) in several states. Anthem operates through several health ins ... |
Survey Results
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Contact Information
Company Contact Info:
CEO (of WellPoint) Angela Braly
120 Monument Circle
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-488-6000 |
Comments
"I would never recommend Anthem BC/BS to anyone. Everytime I have needed pre authorization for a hospital stay they deny my claim stating it is MEDICALLY UNNECESSARY. I don't believe they would say that if it were their family member needing an operation. You pay your premium every month and when you need them....where are they? When given the chance to change companies believe me I WILL. "
2008-09-10 13:10:34 EST
"I am supposed to regularly have and MRI every 6 months of my abdomen to ensure my cancer does not grow back. However, my claim was rejected where the doctor said this was not "medically necessary". Let me guess, you are also going to deny me treatment when my cancer grows back and requires additional care because it was not detected early? How is it that my MRI was approved after my surgery and is now not necessary? Oh I'm sorry, it is just business right? Becuase Anthem has a responsibility to add to the bottom line vs. providing adequate medical care? or is the explanation that you are just trying to monitor costs so the pricing of the group plan does not increase? What is the deal here? I love the business model, collect premiums and then try to limit what actually gets paid out. "
2008-08-25 13:39:58 EST
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