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[–] [email protected] 116 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 86 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

"Well, you see, we watched the news yesterday, and..."

[–] [email protected] 31 points 2 weeks ago

They saw the news today, oh boy…

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

"misinformation" about their policies huh?

[–] [email protected] 83 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Til next year when things cool down. These a holes love to pull a fast one. The money seems a little greener if they fool you into thinking you're not getting fucked.

[–] ohellidk 3 points 2 weeks ago

Sure would be a shame if more of them "got taken care of" in the time between.

[–] [email protected] 64 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Copying my comment from another thread:

Okay, no. Anthem were looking to implement this in Connecticut, New York and Missouri, with Colorado and other states being brought into this policy later on.

Anthem has only backed off this policy in Connecticut. The other states are still currently on the table.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 weeks ago

This article doesn't say it's only Connecticut.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] HellsBelle 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Anthem backed off from Connecticut and NY.

"After hearing from people across the state about this concerning policy, my office reached out to Anthem, and I'm pleased to share this policy will no longer be going into effect here in Connecticut," Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon wrote on X on Thursday.

"Last night, I shared my outrage at a plan from Anthem to strip away coverage from New Yorkers who had to go under anesthesia for surgery," (Gov. Kathy Hochul) said in the statement. "We pushed Anthem to reverse course and today they will be announcing a full reversal of this misguided policy. Don't mess with the health and well-being of New Yorkers -- not on my watch."

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield-anesthesia-policy-new-york-connecticut-missouri/story?id=116479985

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Missourians need to riot

[–] [email protected] 48 points 2 weeks ago

KILLING THE RULERS WORKS.

[–] [email protected] 45 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I guess the only way to enact real change in this country is to murder a billionaire...

I'm hoping for much more real change in this country, and I support anyone with enough heroism to murder a CEO.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

It feels like the mods have given up on trying to keep the bloodlust for CEOs at bay. Every other thread is just littered with appreciation for the gunman. I'm quite ok with that.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Give them time, they are volunteers.

The majority of my post history since the heroic slaying of Brian Thompson is removed and post_no_longer_exists

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

That's a badge of honor, truly.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Can we talk freely now? The causes of our problems have address. They can only promote so many executives before they wise up.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

Freely? No, not completely.

But I will say how much I admire America's founding fathers. They recognized their chains, killed their oligarchs, and they didn't stop killing until they were truly free. "Live free or die", truly inspirational.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

National rally for Purge

[–] [email protected] 41 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

They found out what happens if they fuck around.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Nah they'll just let the heat die down.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago

Another log in the fire keeps it burning.

[–] Gullible 30 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

In a board meeting, they huddle together joking and jostling. “Haha, what are those passed out pieces of shit gonna do, shoot us?” The roar of laughter gradually subsides as a soft set of chirps make their way around the table, and everyone checks their phones. Most notifications read to the effect of “have you seen this??” with a link to an article.

The mood in the room grows colder and more pragmatic as they begin weighing their safety against their wages.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

How does that math work out when their wages are worth about as much as 1000 average human lives?

[–] Gullible 9 points 2 weeks ago

My Econ professor would have quickly assessed the situation and commanded them to shut up and deny care. My ethics professor would have brought a spare magazine.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Life is more valuable than us poor folks realise

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

"It could be anyone. Anywhere. Any time! God forbid my picture is plastered everywhere. All the bodyguard protection barely Donnie, protectafter all!"

[–] [email protected] 29 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Let’s see how long it takes for mods to censor this type of talk.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Here is the little trick that insurance companies play with anesthesia. You go to a hospital that is in your plan, but every person that sees you in the hospital is not on the same plan. When you go in for surgery the anesthesiologist is not on your plan so you get to pay the full price not even the limited coverage. It is not like you get to ask while your going under am I covered? What a racket these shit stains have.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That's referred to as "surprise billing' and it was made illegal in 2022. I have no idea how bulletproof the law is though.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Probably more than Brian Thompson was.

[–] Grass 3 points 2 weeks ago

its been a while since I shot the drink in my mouth out my nose, especially if due to such a low hanging fruit

[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 weeks ago

The guy that took a shot at Trump and the guy who killed this CEO are heroes of the working class.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 weeks ago

Weird timing.

But come out to the street here though, we'll talk it over some more...

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 weeks ago

In all proposed states or just one of the proposed states?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago