BCBSAL on Health Care Reform
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama has kept a close watch on the health care reform debate. They fully support health care reform to improve medical care to all patients. For over 70 years BCBSAL has tried to improve health care in Alabama.
Like many health insurance companies, BCBSAL has some concerns about some of the possible federal legislation that may pass. They worry some of the proposals will have a negative impact on Alabama patients. One example is the proposal that would create a new plan run by the government and could jeopardize access to coverage as well as affordability to the 160 million people receiving health benefits through their employers.
Another provision would make it possible for people to wait until they need medical care to purchase health insurance, which would make it more expensive for everyone paying in regularly. It is still uncertain how the debate will pan out, but BCBSAL remains committed to earn the confidence of their customers and keep costs low for as many members as they can.
