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Friday, May 16 2014

Calif. Residents File Lawsuit Over Blue Shield’s Provider Network for Exchange Plans

On Wednesday, two San Francisco residents filed a lawsuit against Blue Shield of California claiming that the insurer misrepresenting the provider networks offered for plans available through the state health insurance exchange. The lawsuit also accuses the insurer of breach of contract, false advertising and unfair business practices.

"California Consumers Say Duped by Blue Shield's Limited Obamacare Plans" (Baynes, Reuters, 5/15).

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