My Healthcare Story – Kimberly Dudley

I’m an elementary school teacher in Santa Cruz. In 2008 and 2009, I paid about $400 out of pocket to ensure my family, in addition to my school district’s contribution. In October of 2010, my rate increased 200% to $1,200 per month out of my pocket with an...

Anthem Blue Cross to Scale Back Rate Increases

Following on the heels of health insurer Blue Shield’s announcement that it was canceling a proposed rate hike, Anthem Blue Cross said Monday that it was giving its customers a break. From The Sacramento Bee: Anthem Blue Cross will lower rate increases planned...

California Insurers Agree to Delay Rate Hikes

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, PacifiCare and the last holdout, Blue Shield, have agreed to Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones’ request to delay proposed rate hikes for 60 days. The first three companies relented last week. It took public pressure, notably from the...