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Wellpoint Inc - Blue Cross - Trying to abandon retirees who are on long-term disability

Submitted 2007-06-09

Defendant: WellPoint Inc. (bad faith insurance claims)

I worked for Blue Cross of New York.
In 1986, I had a stroke and have been on long-term disability since. Blue Cross promised my family and myself health insurance- at no cost (I still have the letter with me). Then it became Empire Blue Cross, and began charging my family (myself, my husband, and my son who is now 16) a total of about $130/month. The coverage included dental and vision. I wrote to Blue Cross to complain. They said the contract was subject to change. I didn't persue the complaint further. Now, Wellpoint just bought Empire Blue Cross, and they want to raise the monthly charge to about $300. They are trying to abandon retirees who are on longterm disability like myself. And there is no guarantee that they will not raise the monthly charges again, to a point that I cannot afford. Then I might be forced to be without health insurance. I have to enroll their new plan by July 31, 2007. They will unilaterally cancel the contract for the current year. Their reason, our current coverage doesn't make business sense to them!

I understand that your organization is in California, and may not be able to help me. But can you refer me to a similar organization in New York?

Thank you.

-- New York


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