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Oregon Insurance Division questions Regence executives about requested 22% premium hike. Public Interest Research Group challenges data, method, transparency. Public comment opposes increase.

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Oregon Hearing on Huge Rate Increase by Health Insurance Company

Oregon Insurance Division questions Regence executives about requested 22% premium hike. Public Interest Research Group challenges data, method,...

by John Rudoff in United States on 02/06/2011

Billionaires for Wealthcare supported the status quo during a health care reform protest outside the office of Anthem Blue Cross.  San Francisco, USA. 18/03/2010.

Billionaires for Wealthcare sang 'We Shall Overcharge' and petted their friend the Blue Dog Democrat as activists protested outside the office of Anthem Blue Cross in San Francisco.  The health insurance company sparked controversy when it proposed rate increases as much as 39% on individual policies.

Activists demanded to meet with someone from the company, but were just given the number for media relations in Boston.  One of the Billionaires left a message on their voice mail complaining about the protesters.  

The activists supported SB 810 to create a single payer health care system in California.  The legislation has passed, but is vetoed each time by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Billionaires for Wealthcare at Health Care Reform Protest in San Francisco

Billionaires for Wealthcare supported the status quo during a health care reform protest outside the office of Anthem Blue Cross. San Francisco, USA...

by Steve Rhodes in United States on 18/03/2010

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