83.9 F
San Fernando
Friday, Mar 29, 2024

Blue Shield sued for allegedly lying about its coverage

When Blue Shield of California learned that Ana Maria Simoes needed emergency surgery to remove her gall bladder, the company OKd the operation but also turned the case over to its investigative unit, according to corporate records disclosed Wednesday. A Blue Shield investigator scrutinized Ana Maria’s medical records and compared them to the application she filled out for coverage, the investigator’s notes show. Ultimately, the investigator scribbled “unable to prove” in her notes, and then opened an investigation into Ana Maria’s husband, Augustine. For the full story visit http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-insure17-2008jul17,0,4178124.story

Featured Articles

Related Articles