WellPoint

Sebelius asks insurers to justify rate hikes

March 4, 2010
Associated Press
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius met at the White House with the CEOs of Indianapolis-based WellPoint, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealth Group, as well as several state insurance commissioners.
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Consumer group sues Anthem over policy changes

March 1, 2010
Associated Press
A consumer watchdog group filed a lawsuit Monday against WellPoint's California subsidiary on behalf of policyholders, claiming they were pushed to take coverage with fewer benefits and higher deductibles.
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WellPoint records subpoened in California probe

February 26, 2010
Bloomberg News
The California attorney general has demanded documents from several health insurers, including Indianapolis' WellPoint, believing that their rate-setting and claims practices might be illegal.
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WellPoint CEO blames health costs for hikes

February 24, 2010
Associated Press
Amid attacks from Democrats over high executive salaries, Angela Braly testified in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday that big insurance-premium increases are the result of growing price tags for hospital care and pharmaceuticals.
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WellPoint testimony drops green flag on health reform restart

February 24, 2010
J.K. Wall
CEO Angela Braly is defending individual premium hikes one day before Obama's summit to debate his new reform proposal with Republicans.
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WellPoint gets tax delay in Obama health plan

February 22, 2010
Bloomberg News
Insurers WellPoint Inc. and others would get a delay in taxes on premiums and high-cost medical benefits, along with additional funding for expanding Medicaid, under a White House proposal
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Obama endorses new taxes, more drugmaker fees

February 22, 2010
Bloomberg News
Obama, seeking to break an impasse over health-care legislation, proposes a plan that includes the first Medicare tax on unearned income such as capital gains and higher fees on drugmakers.
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Insurers warn of problems with federal regulator

February 22, 2010
Associated Press
President Obama's latest push for a health care overhaul could drive health plans around the country into insolvency, according to an insurance trade group.
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WellPoint's health insurance rate hike spurs legislative inquiryRestricted Content

February 20, 2010
J.K. Wall
The furor over WellPoint Inc.’s premium hikes have migrated from California to Indiana, where state lawmakers held a high-profile hearing.
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White House plans new rules for health insurers

February 19, 2010
Bloomberg News
President Obama will release a proposal to restart the health-care debate before a bipartisan White House meeting on Feb. 25, one day after WellPoint officials testify before Congress about steep rate increases.
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WellPoint rate hikes spark protest in Indianapolis

February 18, 2010
J.K. Wall
Congressman Andre Carson will make remarks Thursday during a public chastising of Indianapolis-based health insurer for 21-percent rate hike on individuals.
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WellPoint, insurance commissioner get earful from lawmakers

February 17, 2010
J.K. Wall
State House insurance committee chair grills executives about WellPoint's 21-percent premium increase for individual policyholders in Indiana.
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WellPoint hits bottom with customers

February 17, 2010
J.K. Wall
Even before WellPoint dissatisfied President Obama over its rate increases in California, it wasn't doing so hot satisfying its actual customers, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.
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State lawmakers to probe WellPoint premium hikes

February 17, 2010
J.K. Wall
Three WellPoint executives will be on hand Wednesday morning to answer questions about premium increases on its individual policies, which have risen as high as 39 percent this year.
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WellPoint delays investor meeting to testify on rate flap

February 16, 2010
Bloomberg News
The Indianapolis-based insurer, preparing for Congressional testimony on proposed premium increases in California, says its earnings forecast is now less clear.
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Could WellPoint woes breathe life into health reform?

February 12, 2010
J.K. Wall
The firestorm created this week by Indianapolis-based health insurer WellPoint's spike in premiums could resurrect some parts of the languishing health reform bills.
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WellPoint CFO says insurance 'mega-mergers' unlikely

February 9, 2010
Bloomberg News
WellPoint Inc. chief financial officer Wayne DeVeydt said President Obama's Federal Trade Commission is unlikely to approve mergers among the biggest insurers.
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WellPoint: More employers involved in provider talksRestricted Content

February 6, 2010
J.K. Wall
Employer activism is on the rise when it comes to keeping hospitals honest in their negotiations with health insurers. Executives at Indianapolis-based WellPoint say more employers are airing their displeasure when hospital systems ask for double-digit reimbursement increases.
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UPDATE: Glasscock retirement marks WellPoint's maturation

February 3, 2010
J.K. Wall
Larry Glasscock will step down March 1 as WellPoint CEO Angela Braly takes over leadership of the company's board. She replaced Glasscock as CEO on June 1, 2007.
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Chairman Glasscock retiring from WellPoint board

February 3, 2010
 IBJ Staff
Larry Glasscock will retire as chairman of WellPoint Inc.'s board, the Indianapolis-based health insurer said early Wednesday. Company CEO Angela Braly will assume the position March 1.
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Concluding the worst is over, investors warm to WellPoint

January 27, 2010
J.K. Wall
Analysts say losses of employer-sponsored insurance customers due to layoffs is finally slowing down.
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WellPoint beats expectations, lowers '10 profit forecast

January 27, 2010
J.K. Wall
The Indianapolis-based health insurer earned $6.09 per share in 2009, excluding extraordinary items; it expects a $6-per-share profit in 2010.
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Report: Insurers secretly funded ads attacking health reform

January 13, 2010
 IBJ Staff
Indianapolis-based WellPoint Inc. reportedly joined fellow health insurance giants to fund TV ads as insurers tempered their support for reform.
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WellPoint stock surging on positive analyst forecasts

January 7, 2010
 IBJ Staff and Associated Press
The long-term outlook for health care reform is uncertain, but many analysts are expecting big health insurers like Indianapolis-based WellPoint to benefit in 2010.
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Investors cheer Senate bill while WellPoint cries foul

December 23, 2009
J.K. Wall
Exemption for not-for-profit health plans could saddle WellPoint with nearly $2 billion a year in new taxes.
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