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Anthem BCBS Reverses Anesthesia Coverage Cap After Backlash

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Anthem BCBS Reverses Anesthesia Coverage Cap After Backlash
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will limit anesthesia coverage for surgeries exceeding a specific time frame starting February 1, 2025, affecting patients in New York, Missouri, and Connecticut. Exemptions include patients under 22 and those needing maternity care. Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the decision, vowing to protect New Yorkers.

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