Twenty state lawmakers have signed a letter calling for an investigation into a campaign by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of N.C. that was meant to thwart Democratic proposals for health care legislation.
The letter complains of robocalls made by the insurer as well as the fact that the organization used insurance premiums to pay for a political campaign.
"BlueCross BlueShield appears to be engaging in a blatant political campaign utilizing the premiums paid by their customers. Even if there is no apparent violation of existing statutes, we think this is bad public policy that deserves further scrutiny," the lawmakers wrote.
Others have raised objections and the company maintains its efforts were mean to try to protect customers from higher costs it believes the health care proposals would create.
The letter was signed by 19 Democrats and one Republican, Sen. Stan Bingham of Denton.
Document(s):
blue cross letter.pdf
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Re: Lawmakers join call for Blue Cross probe
November 25, 2009 - 12:13pm — WilmingtonDemocratGreat!.
I have probably paid NC BCBS $120,000 dollars over the past ten years for my family's policy. The first major health event in our family, what did NC BCBS do, try to deny coverage because of a pre-exisiting condition.
And they pay their executives millions of dollars a year. Nice new mansion you have Mr. CEO.