Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield News

Iowa Agency, Two Rivers Insurance, to Repay Cities, Counties

State regulators say an Iowa insurance agency accused of a deceptive practice has agreed to repay more than $1.3 million to local governments. The Des Moines Register reports that Two Rivers Insurance Co., which is based in Burlington, was accused …

Iowa Insurer Wellmark to Participate Health Exchange in 2017

Iowa’s dominant health insurer has agreed to start selling policies for 2017 that will qualify for subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, the company announced. Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield has not previously participated in the Affordable Care Act’s …

Wellmark to Close Subsidiary in Sioux City, Iowa

Iowa’s largest health insurer is closing its Sioux City office and eliminating more than 100 local jobs. Wellmark Blue Cross & Blue Shield announced that the First Administrators, or FAI, office will close in early 2014. The third-party administrator processes …