State GovernmentCalifornia Tax Officials Slam Blue Shield In AuditJuly 6, 2015(AP) - State officials say their decision to strip Blue Shield of California of its tax-exempt status is justified by an audit that outlines the nonprofit health insurer's stockpiling of $4 billion in surpluses.
Health CareAfter Blue Shield Pulls Out of Zip Codes, Consumers See Limited Insurance OptionsDecember 17, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneBlue Shield of California stopped selling policies to individuals in 250 zip codes in 2014. The coverage area reduction is especially felt in Northern California, where consumers have few choices through Covered California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
