# Blue Cross Blue Shield on The No Agenda Show Blue Cross Blue Shield comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2013 to November 2024. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** February 2013 – November 2024 - **Related topics:** [Obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [Affordable Care Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [Health Insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md), [Insurance Premiums](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-premiums.md), [Aca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aca.md), [Aetna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aetna.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Covid Testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-testing.md), [Depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### Religious Exemptions, Blue Cross Blue Shield Lawsuit - **Episode:** [1713: Lipless Wonder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1713-lipless-wonder.md) - **Published:** 2024-11-17 - **Time:** 2:21:58–2:23:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1713-lipless-wonder/chapter/religious-exemptions-blue-cross-blue-shield-lawsuit.md A Michigan jury awarded $13 million to Lisa Domski, a former Blue Cross Blue Shield employee who was fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds. Domski, a Catholic, argued the company failed to accommodate her beliefs despite her 38-year tenure. Her legal team hailed the verdict as a major victory for religious freedom and a warning to corporations enforcing vaccine mandates. Keywords: lisa domski, [blue cross blue shield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-cross-blue-shield.md), [vaccine mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandate.md), [religious freedom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-freedom.md), [michigan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michigan.md) ### Health Insurance Marketplace Frustrations and Troll Room Update - **Episode:** [1418: Homeless Apocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-20 - **Time:** 1:41:17–1:44:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1418-homeless-apocalypse/chapter/health-insurance-marketplace-frustrations-and-troll-room-update.md Adam Curry describes the difficulties of purchasing private health insurance in Texas, noting that individuals are often forced through the "marketplace" database even if they don't qualify for subsidies. This leads to persistent solicitation calls and limited competitive options. The hosts also check in with the "Troll Room" and promote their social media presence on Mastodon. Keywords: [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [health insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md), [marketplace](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marketplace.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [blue cross blue shield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-cross-blue-shield.md) ### Insurance Coverage Changes, COVID-19 Testing Surge - **Episode:** [1412: Oil Ball Panic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1412-oil-ball-panic.md) - **Published:** 2021-12-30 - **Time:** 1:08:37–1:11:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1412-oil-ball-panic/chapter/insurance-coverage-changes-covid-19-testing-surge.md Blue Cross Blue Shield informed policyholders that 100% coverage for COVID-related events will end on December 31st, with costs applying to deductibles starting January 1st. In California and New Jersey, testing volumes have quadrupled, leading to massive backlogs and 80% of lab workforces calling out sick. Keywords: [blue cross blue shield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-cross-blue-shield.md), [covid testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/covid-testing.md), [pcr tests](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pcr-tests.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md) ### Corporate Practice of Medicine and Insurance Company Influence - **Episode:** [1317: Mutants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1317-mutants.md) - **Published:** 2021-02-01 - **Time:** 18:14–22:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1317-mutants/chapter/corporate-practice-of-medicine-and-insurance-company-influence.md A physician reports being threatened with termination for prescribing hydroxychloroquine, allegedly due to pressure from a major California insurance company. The discussion suggests that financial incentives, such as higher Medicare premiums for COVID-19 hospitalizations and ventilator use, influenced hospital policies. This is framed as an illegal corporate practice of medicine that prioritizes profit over individual doctor-patient decisions. Keywords: [blue cross blue shield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-cross-blue-shield.md), [medical ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-ethics.md), [insurance premiums](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-premiums.md), [medicare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medicare.md), corporate medicine ### Social Media Addiction and Mental Health Trends - **Episode:** [1034: Privilege Walk](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1034-privilege-walk.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-18 - **Time:** 15:52–19:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1034-privilege-walk/chapter/social-media-addiction-and-mental-health-trends.md A Blue Cross Blue Shield study reports a 33% increase in severe depression diagnoses between 2013 and 2016, with a 63% spike among adolescents. The rise is linked to the pervasive use of electronics and social media, described by some users as a physical addiction similar to benzodiazepines. Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [blue cross blue shield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-cross-blue-shield.md), [depression](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/depression.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [electronics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electronics.md) ### Obamacare Failures, Aetna Exit, and Cash Payment Restrictions - **Episode:** [849: Short Circuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/849-short-circuit.md) - **Published:** 2016-08-08 - **Time:** 1:05:18–1:09:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/849-short-circuit/chapter/obamacare-failures-aetna-exit-and-cash-payment-restrictions.md Aetna's CEO announced the company will exit 20 states after losing $200 million on Obamacare exchanges, joining United Health and Humana in scaling back participation. The discussion highlights that Blue Cross Blue Shield is requesting rate hikes of up to 60%. Furthermore, it is noted that under the Affordable Care Act, doctors can be fined for accepting cash payments from patients already enrolled in the system. Keywords: [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [aetna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aetna.md), [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [health insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-insurance.md), [blue cross blue shield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-cross-blue-shield.md) ### Donald Trump, Obamacare Rate Hikes - **Episode:** [846: Tardy Party](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/846-tardy-party.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-28 - **Time:** 1:57:41–2:00:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/846-tardy-party/chapter/donald-trump-obamacare-rate-hikes.md Donald Trump claimed that the Obama administration is attempting to delay the announcement of massive Obamacare rate hikes until after the election. He cited a 60% increase for Blue Cross Blue Shield in Texas as evidence of the system's failure. Trump urged the press to investigate the timing of these announcements, calling the healthcare law a "disaster." Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [obamacare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obamacare.md), [health care](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-care.md), rate hikes, [blue cross blue shield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-cross-blue-shield.md) ### ACA Premium Hikes, 2016 Health Insurance Data - **Episode:** [733: Fusion Cell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/733-fusion-cell.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-25 - **Time:** 1:48:58–1:52:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/733-fusion-cell/chapter/aca-premium-hikes-2016-health-insurance-data.md Representative Peter Roskam presented data showing massive proposed health insurance premium increases for 2016. Insurers, now using a full year of Affordable Care Act claims data, are requesting hikes of up to 51% in some states like South Dakota. The hosts argue this contradicts the "false narrative" that the ACA would lower healthcare costs for the average American. Keywords: [aca](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aca.md), [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), [insurance premiums](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance-premiums.md), [blue cross blue shield](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-cross-blue-shield.md), [missouri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missouri.md), [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md) ### Insurance Network Limitations, Pharmaceutical Pricing Scams - **Episode:** [484: Crazed Guzman](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/484-crazed-guzman.md) - **Published:** 2013-02-03 - **Time:** 1:26:36–1:29:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/484-crazed-guzman/chapter/insurance-network-limitations-pharmaceutical-pricing-scams.md The limitations of modern insurance networks are discussed, noting that many alternative or specialized doctors do not accept major plans like Blue Cross Blue Shield. 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