Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield nixes controversial anesthesia time limit plan

Published December 5, 2024 4:47pm ET



Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is reversing in at least one state a recent coverage policy change that put insurance holders on the hook for more of their medical bills.

Last month, the insurance company decided to change its coverage plans in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri so that patients would have to cover the costs of anesthesia services if the procedure went over an arbitrary, allotted period.

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