Shield's

Mr. Jones said Blue Shield's initiative "simply underscores the need for the legislation."

Insurer Sets Earnings Cap Anna Wilde Mathews 2011

His office said Blue Shield's reserves, which amount to $3.58 billion, are far larger than what state regulators require.

Insurer Sets Earnings Cap Anna Wilde Mathews 2011

Blue Shield's new move will likely create renewed pressure on health plans there and elsewhere, particularly the nonprofits, to provide financial relief for consumers.

Insurer Sets Earnings Cap Anna Wilde Mathews 2011

"It represents a paradigm shift for a health plan," said Bruce Bodaken , Blue Shield's chief executive.

Insurer Sets Earnings Cap Anna Wilde Mathews 2011

In past years Blue Shield's goal for margins has varied and sometimes been as high as 5%.

Insurer Sets Earnings Cap Anna Wilde Mathews 2011

An opera score to William Shield's "Rosina," first performed at Covent Garden in 1782, contains a quotation of the melody over a bagpipe-like drone of bassoons and clarinets.

Visiting an Auld Acquaintance Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim 2011

So exactly how much will Blue Shield's policyholders be benefiting from Bodaken's benevolence?

Wendell Potter: Blue Shield's PR Coup Wendell Potter 2011

Crest Pro-Health Enamel Shield's label says it "protects against acid attack."

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Blue Shield's ratio is more than seven times what the NAIC requires and three times the average ratio of the country's for-profit plans.

Wendell Potter: Blue Shield's PR Coup Wendell Potter 2011

Blue Shield's announcement came as it and other California insurers are facing intense scrutiny over rates.

Insurer Sets Earnings Cap Anna Wilde Mathews 2011