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Diagnosed with aggressive leukemia on a Western trip, a young man thought his insurance would cover an air ambulance ride home to North Carolina. Instead, he got stuck with an astronomical bill.

A Bay City vascular surgeon pleaded guilty Tuesday in a scheme to defraud Medicaid, Medicare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield out of about $19.5 million.

Twenty-two years into her career Alicia Kowalczyk saw Blue Cross Blue Shield as her last stop before retirement. Andrew Despotovic was one of 250 Blue Cross Blue Shield employees who was fired after choosing not to get the COVID-19 vaccine. When Blue Cross Blue Shield introduced a COVID-19 vaccine requirement, AF Group employee Tonya Wrozek was fired after she chose not to get the vaccine. “We would love for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan to change course,” he said. If given the chance, Blue Cross Blue Shield employees aren’t sure they’d return to their former workplace.

Insurers are scrambling to set up systems that reimburse Americans for rapid tests by Saturday deadline.

You’ll likely start noticing a decrease in daylight hours, and while it may mean less time outdoors, it can also lead to a challenge when it comes to your mental health.

Everybody has been under a lot of stress lately. The changes we’ve all been going through really built up -- and they can take a toll on your mental health.

A 5-year-old girl finally got a new wheelchair this week courtesy of an anonymous donor, after a two-year struggle and a CBS investigation into insurance denials.

Meijer begins COVID vaccinations at some pharmacies in Wayne CountyMeijer Pharmacy is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce to administer an anticipated 1,170 first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday, March 31 at the Meijer Pharmacy in Warren. Second doses will be scheduled for Wednesday, April 21. To register:Text “MOUND” to 75049Visit clinic.meijer.com/register/CL0058 to register at the Meijer Pharmacy on Mound Raod in Warren (29505 Mound Rd., Warren, MI 48092)Call (586) 722-7253 to register by phoneThose eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine include:All individuals 50 and olderIndividuals 16-49 with pre-existing health conditions or disabilitiesHealth care, education, manufacturing, agricultural and food processing workersCORONAVIRUS RESOURCES

Meijer begins COVID vaccinations at some pharmacies in Wayne CountyMeijer Pharmacy is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce to administer an anticipated 1,170 first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday, March 31 at the Meijer Pharmacy in Warren. Second doses will be scheduled for Wednesday, April 21. To register:Text “MOUND” to 75049Visit clinic.meijer.com/register/CL0058 to register at the Meijer Pharmacy on Mound Raod in Warren (29505 Mound Rd., Warren, MI 48092)Call (586) 722-7253 to register by phoneThose eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine include:All individuals 50 and olderIndividuals 16-49 with pre-existing health conditions or disabilitiesHealth care, education, manufacturing, agricultural and food processing workersRelated: Meijer, Blue Cross hosting vaccine clinic in Ypsilanti on March 30CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES

Meijer begins COVID vaccinations at some pharmacies in Wayne CountyMeijer Pharmacy is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete, HOPE Clinic, United Way and local churches and pastors to administer an anticipated 1,170 first-dose COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday, March 30 at Meijer in Ypsilanti. Second doses will be scheduled for Tuesday, April 20. To register:Text “HOPE” to 75049Meijer Pharmacy on Carpenter Road in Ypsilanti (3825 Carpenter Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48197) Visit clinic.meijer.com/register/CL0036 to register at the(3825 Carpenter Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48197)Register by phone by calling 2-1-1 and hold for an operatorClinic details:Eligible individuals meeting state criteria 50 years and older and those 16-49 with a pre-existing health conditionAll appointments are scheduled; no walk-insPlan to arrive exactly at your scheduled timeBring and wear a face mask at all times at the clinicTransportation can be provided from Second Baptist Church OpportunitiesRelated: Meijer, Blue Cross hosting vaccine clinic in Warren on March 31CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES

Some of America's biggest corporate names — from American Express to Facebook — said they are pausing their political donations in the wake of the deadly riot at the Capitol Building. By Monday morning, the number of big businesses halting political donations had become a flood. Among them are American Express, Airbnb, AT&T, Comcast, Dow, Google, Facebook, Ford Motors, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard and Microsoft. But the freeze on political donations reflects the widening fallout for Mr. Trump and his allies stemming from the Capitol protest. Citigroup confirmed Sunday that it is pausing all federal political donations for the first three months of 2021.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is embracing the virtual shift amid the pandemic. Here’s an interview with CEO Dan Loepp about their new float in the 2020 America’s Thanksgiving Parade. More coverage: America’s Thanksgiving Parade special section

DETROIT – Michigan’s new auto insurance law is one many residents have been waiting for because of the lower rates, but there are complex choices drivers have to make. The lower auto insurance rates arrive Thursday (July 2). You’re going to want to look to see if you have what’s called “coordinated coverage.”That’s medical insurance. Liability coverageThe second choice surrounds liability coverage. “It’s taking about 45 minutes to an hour to educate a consumer and let them know their options and make an educated choice,” Shrock said.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and Blue Care Network announced Tuesday that COVID-19 treatment will come at no cost to members through December 31, 2020. June 9, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 59,107; Death toll now at 5,698The insurance providers previously announced the no-cost coverage for COVID-19 treatment would end on June 30. Thanks to the valiant efforts of our front-line health workers, our health systems and our governmental leaders, Michigan has flattened the coronavirus curve. Still, the virus remains in our communities and many people continue to suffer, said BCBSM President and CEO Daniel J. Loepp. Blue Cross wants our members in Michigan and across the nation to rest assured that, should they contract the COVID-19 disease, they wont have to worry about the financial cost of fighting it.Visit BCBSMs website here for more information.

In a joint statement the Detroit leaders condemned the acts of injustice in the tragic murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor and the many other men and women whose lives have been cut far too short." MORE: Detroit business leaders speak out against racism, institute plans to combat systemic problemsTogether the leaders agreed to eliminate bias, racism, sexism and violence within their companies. Heres more of what the Detroit CEOs had to say Wednesday:Rev. And when that officer put his knee down on George Floyds neck, it ripped that scab off and its bleeding. Were here today to say that the conditions of systemic racism in law enforcement will change when everybody joins the cause.

DETROIT - Blue Cross Blue Shield has committed $5 million to help revitalize a neighborhood on Detroit's east side. The work in the East Warren and Cadieux communities is expected to start now. Residents of the area said it's worth investing in and that the area is nice. BCBS is one of seven companies that have committed $5 million to the revitalization of Detroit communities over the next five years. The others are American Axle and Manufacturing, Chemical Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Flagstar Bank, Huntington Bank and the Penskey Group.