2 years ago California regulators fined Blue Cross of California $1 million for cancelling insurance policies when patients got sick. Or at least that’s what they told the nespapers. But after the press conference, the fine was forgotten. The Schwarzenegger Administration didn’t even try to collect. More quid pro quo for the $256,600 that Schwarzenegger collected from Blue Cross in campaign contributions.
Million dollar slap on the wrist becomes a wink and a nod
Jerry Flanagan
Jerry Flanagan is Consumer Watchdog's Litigation Director. Flanagan leads Consumer Watchdog’s litigation efforts in the areas of health insurance coverage and access to treatments. He has over 20 years experience working in public interest and health care policy, legislation and litigation.
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