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[Reform:] Requires health plans to spend a minimum of 80 to 85 percent of premium dollars on medical claims (depending on the type of coverage) [Our Current Practice:] 
Where Does Your Blue Cross Premium Dollar Go? Graphic showing a breakdown of where you dollar is spent. 84 cents goes directly to paying your medical expenses 13 cents pays taxes and fees Less than 3 cents goes to emergency reserves that would allow us to pay claims in the event of a catastrophic event. * Physician services include doctor visits and services, imaging and outpatient services not performed in a hospital. Source: Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Co. and HMO Louisiana, Inc. 2012 financials
Blue on Reform - Health Care Reform :: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
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