Comments on: NC Blue Cross Sending Nasty Postcards Opposing Health Reform http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/10/22/nc-blue-cross-sending-nasty-postcards-opposing-health-reform/ The Progressive Pulse is a blog about the issues, debates, and people that affect North Carolina public policy. As with the organization that sponsors it, NC Policy Watch, its ultimate objective is to improve the quality of life in the state, in this case by promoting the development of an informed, energetic and progressive online community. The Progressive Pulse welcomes the contributions of interested people of all points of view provided they are of a reasonable length, have some relevance to issues of North Carolina public policy and abide by the common rules of online etiquette (i.e., please avoid inappropriate language and show a measure of respect for others --even the John Locke Foundation). To post a comment, simply click the comment line then provide your name and email. Your email address will not be collected or shared. If you would like to be contributing writer, please send your post to info@ncpolicywatch.com with 'blog' in the subject line. If the post meets with our criteria (has a progressive perspective and is relative to our state), we will publish it. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:00:24 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: The Progressive Pulse – The Blue Cross campaign to kill health reform at the state level http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/10/22/nc-blue-cross-sending-nasty-postcards-opposing-health-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-53265 The Progressive Pulse – The Blue Cross campaign to kill health reform at the state level Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:19:59 +0000 http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/?p=9227#comment-53265 [...] move is not shocking, given the recent behavior of BCBS of North Carolina. But it is disturbing because while BCBS has some say over national [...] [...] move is not shocking, given the recent behavior of BCBS of North Carolina. But it is disturbing because while BCBS has some say over national [...]

]]> By: NOW! Blog » Oops! Blue Cross mails customers about 11% rate increase, opposition to public option http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/10/22/nc-blue-cross-sending-nasty-postcards-opposing-health-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-47837 NOW! Blog » Oops! Blue Cross mails customers about 11% rate increase, opposition to public option Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:21:32 +0000 http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/?p=9227#comment-47837 [...] rate increase - they do control a whopping 53% of the market in North Carolina after all [pdf], and 98% of the individual market and billions in reserve dollars, so they can get away with that kind of thing - and with the other, tries to enlist these same [...] [...] rate increase – they do control a whopping 53% of the market in North Carolina after all [pdf], and 98% of the individual market and billions in reserve dollars, so they can get away with that kind of thing – and with the other, tries to enlist these same [...]

]]> By: John http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/10/22/nc-blue-cross-sending-nasty-postcards-opposing-health-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-47668 John Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:07:34 +0000 http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/?p=9227#comment-47668 I just "fired" Blue Cross today as insurer of our Group Health Plan and signed with another company, principally because of this patently naked political attack using OUR subscriber payments without our consent. I sent them a certified letter telling them exactly why they were being fired, and sent a copy to: Wayne Goodwin, Commissioner of Insurance, and Roy Cooper, Attorney General. I just “fired” Blue Cross today as insurer of our Group Health Plan and signed with another company, principally because of this patently naked political attack using OUR subscriber payments without our consent. I sent them a certified letter telling them exactly why they were being fired, and sent a copy to:
Wayne Goodwin, Commissioner of Insurance, and
Roy Cooper, Attorney General.

]]> By: The Progressive Pulse – Top of the morning http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/10/22/nc-blue-cross-sending-nasty-postcards-opposing-health-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-47622 The Progressive Pulse – Top of the morning Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:48:23 +0000 http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/?p=9227#comment-47622 [...] up on Adam Searing’s report that BCBSNC is sending out pre-paid postcards to its policyholders encouraging them to send the [...] [...] up on Adam Searing’s report that BCBSNC is sending out pre-paid postcards to its policyholders encouraging them to send the [...]

]]> By: Karen http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/10/22/nc-blue-cross-sending-nasty-postcards-opposing-health-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-47567 Karen Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:51:47 +0000 http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/?p=9227#comment-47567 Let's hope it backfires big time! Let’s hope it backfires big time!

]]> By: Roberta http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/10/22/nc-blue-cross-sending-nasty-postcards-opposing-health-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-47555 Roberta Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:20:45 +0000 http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/?p=9227#comment-47555 Is is actually legal for a non-profit insurance company to use subscriber money to lobby? I didn't see any notification on the card that it was paid for by a PAC so it must be coming straight from BCBSNC. I'm going to call Wayne Goodwin's office on Monday & complain. Shouldn't we all organize a phone/email campaign to both Goodwin & BCBSNC's president? There is a possibility this campaign could backfire. Is is actually legal for a non-profit insurance company to use subscriber money to lobby? I didn’t see any notification on the card that it was paid for by a PAC so it must be coming straight from BCBSNC. I’m going to call Wayne Goodwin’s office on Monday & complain. Shouldn’t we all organize a phone/email campaign to both Goodwin & BCBSNC’s president? There is a possibility this campaign could backfire.

]]> By: Adam Searing http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/10/22/nc-blue-cross-sending-nasty-postcards-opposing-health-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-47546 Adam Searing Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:44:02 +0000 http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/?p=9227#comment-47546 I know, their behavior is outrageous - let's keep the pressure up! I know, their behavior is outrageous – let’s keep the pressure up!

]]> By: AdamL http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/10/22/nc-blue-cross-sending-nasty-postcards-opposing-health-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-47507 AdamL Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:35:31 +0000 http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/?p=9227#comment-47507 Great work Olivia! Great work Olivia!

]]> By: Olivia http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/10/22/nc-blue-cross-sending-nasty-postcards-opposing-health-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-47465 Olivia Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:28:45 +0000 http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/?p=9227#comment-47465 I did our card in ORANGE and called, emailed and notified state officials andour reps about this...everyone including Will at AARP who has sent this on. Our Retired STate School Personnel Group had just had a district meeting, and PACS were, as always in my NCAE work stressed as separate fund groups by law from our organizational monies. I bet BC/BS doesn't even bother tho think that we would question them, but our email to them came back witha verification received from their Customer Service rep. The same day, we got their notice that our youngest son's individual premium, which we pay, hs gone up 25%...He is healthy, has not gone to a doctor., has minimal coverage, and a $186 new premium..(see the rotator cuff sufferer above), and is all of 23. I am so angry with this abuse of funds by a non-profit (HA!)...and angrier yet at their position which makes health care for so many unaffordable, and useless for those of us who are insured. I did our card in ORANGE and called, emailed and notified state officials andour reps about this…everyone including Will at AARP who has sent this on. Our Retired STate School Personnel Group had just had a district meeting, and PACS were, as always in my NCAE work stressed as separate fund groups by law from our organizational monies. I bet BC/BS doesn’t even bother tho think that we would question them, but our email to them came back witha verification received from their Customer Service rep. The same day, we got their notice that our youngest son’s individual premium, which we pay, hs gone up 25%…He is healthy, has not gone to a doctor., has minimal coverage, and a $186 new premium..(see the rotator cuff sufferer above), and is all of 23. I am so angry with this abuse of funds by a non-profit (HA!)…and angrier yet at their position which makes health care for so many unaffordable, and useless for those of us who are insured.

]]> By: Marsha V. Hammond, PhD http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2009/10/22/nc-blue-cross-sending-nasty-postcards-opposing-health-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-47448 Marsha V. Hammond, PhD Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:55:19 +0000 http://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/?p=9227#comment-47448 Madame Defarge II : Scrutinizing BCBSNC http://madamedefarge2scutinizingbcbsnc.blogspot.com/2009/10/call-senator-hagan-support-her-against.html Friday, October 23, 2009 Call Senator Hagan & Support her Against BCBSNC Whom is Waging War on Her Here's her D.C. number: 202 224 6342. They'll ask for your zip code. Call Senator Kay Hagan and let her know that you stand behind her re: making competition available for BCBSNC. If they're so good, then they won't mind the competition....for after all, that's what capitalism is supposed to be about. Better yet: take the nasty BCBSNC postcards and send them to Senator Hagan----ON BCBSNC----w/ a comment that you want her to stand up for a public option and competition for BCBSNC. Madame Defarge II : Scrutinizing BCBSNC

http://madamedefarge2scutinizingbcbsnc.blogspot.com/2009/10/call-senator-hagan-support-her-against.html

Friday, October 23, 2009
Call Senator Hagan & Support her Against BCBSNC Whom is Waging War on Her

Here’s her D.C. number: 202 224 6342. They’ll ask for your zip code.

Call Senator Kay Hagan and let her know that you stand behind her re: making competition available for BCBSNC. If they’re so good, then they won’t mind the competition….for after all, that’s what capitalism is supposed to be about. Better yet: take the nasty BCBSNC postcards and send them to Senator Hagan—-ON BCBSNC—-w/ a comment that you want her to stand up for a public option and competition for BCBSNC.

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