Christian Coalition of Alabama: Say no to BCBSAL theft of our healthcare premiums
- Staff Report
- 4 hours ago
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Here are problems:
Moving the assets to a loosely regulated holding company allows for BCBS to generate profits from buying new assets and pocket all the profits into their own pockets with YOUR PREMIUMS.
With rising premiums each year and loss of coverage, this bill does nothing to reduce premium, expand care, or improve payments to providers.
Finally, North Carolina Department of Insurance strongly opposed the same legislation that was pushed through the legislature with the consequences of rising premiums and more consolidation of healthcare and less competition.
This is critically important because if you enough of you contact these representatives, we can STOP THE STEAL by voting NO on SB-247!
Bombard their phone numbers:
Call the Alabama House of Representatives at 334-261-0500
Call Governor Ivey's Office at 333-272-7100
Secondly, it will allow for further harmful vertical integration of the healthcare industry. In North Carolina, they have purchased acute care centers and other healthcare facilities, again reducing competition and causing healthcare inflation. This is exactly what has happened in North Carolina after passage of the identical legislation that is being proposed for Alabama.
Finally, if this type of legislation was not harmful, then why did the elected Republican Insurance Commissioner of North Carolina, Mike Causey, testify to the North Carolina legislature not to pass this harmful legislation.
It needs to also note that contrary to the claims by Blue Cross that it will create jobs for Alabama, which is not true and furthermore it will not put Blue Cross in a position to be acquired. That will only happen if they want to be purchased and again could be addressed by the legislature.
We must stop this steal of our precious insurance and the premiums that have made Blue Cross successful. Please contact the Alabama Legislature to say no to SB 247.
Dr Randy Brinson, is a gastroenterologist in Alabama and former health care advisor for Governor Fob James of Alabama
Regarding: Christian Coalition of Alabama
The absolutely NEW Christian Coalition (of Alabama) has begun the business of breaking stereotypes and solidifying the tone for the conducting of business in Alabama. As walls are broken, real Christians will emerge with a single, real voice that will permeate culture and motivate social revival and renewal.
Regarding: Dr. Randy Brinson
Dr. Randy Brinson has accepted the call to guide the winds of change in the State of Alabama. His practical display of the gospel of Jesus Christ through public policy will revolutionize American thinking and challenge all Americans to live both righteous and just lives.