Columnist Criticizes Blue Shield Letter on Payments
Blue Shield of California recently sent a letter to members informing them that the company is changing its reinstatement policy for members who miss their premium payments, but columnist David Lazarus asserts that the insurer's letter did not include appropriate information. Blue Shield is sending a new letter clarifying that the company continues to offer a 28-day grace period for missed payments.
- "Blue Shield of California Gets Tough Over Late Payments" (Lazarus, Los Angeles Times, 12/16).