Title

"News & Issues" piece on the pending sale of the nonprofit Blue Cross and Blue S

Authors

Meg Haskell

Source

Maine Times

Date

5-11-2000

Pages

10

Abstract

"News & Issues" piece on the pending sale of the nonprofit Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine to Anthem of Indiana, a for-profit company that owns Blue Cross programs in several other states. Massachusetts Blue Cross, a nonprofit and an original bidder for the Maine operation, says it is still interested. But a recent survey shows that 63 percent pf Mainers oppose the sale outright; 79 percent think the Blue Cross board should reconsider its decision to sell to Anthem; 65 percent want the company to retain its local ownership and administration; and 57 percent want it to maintain its nonprofit status.

Subjects

Anthem Insurance Cos, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine

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