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Blue Shield’s Trims To Out-Of-State Coverage Give Some Californians The Blues

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To keep costs down, Blue Shield of California next year will scale back on a program allowing members to receive a wide range of care beyond the state’s borders. Customers with individual plans mostly won’t be able to get coverage out of state except for emergencies or other exceptional circumstances.  

Listen: Paying More For Your Health Insurance? Depends On Where You Live

KFF Health News Original

As consumers weigh health insurance options during open enrollment, location matters. Some parts of the country are seeing drops in premiums while others are experiencing another year of sticker shock.