Medical Tourism Pilot Program
Wellpoint became the latest health insurance company to dabble with a medical tourism program. Under this new Wellpoint pilot, members can travel to India to have some surgeries done.
Wellpoint would not only save thousands on medical costs, but they would also gain leverage in negotiatons with doctors.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, and Aetna have already launched medical tourism programs and both CIGNA and United Healthcare are currently researching the proposition.
