Anthem Reverses Anesthesia Coverage Policy Change After Backlash

Critics say imposing a time limit on coverage would compromise anesthesiologists’ ability to provide needed care to patients with more difficult conditions. 

The headquarters of Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurer Anthem Inc in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Oct. 27, 2003. A.J. Mast/Getty Images

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield on Thursday reversed its decision to put a time limit on anesthesia coverage.

In an emailed statement to The Epoch Times, an Anthem spokesperson said that because of “significant widespread information,” the health insurer company chose to step back from its decision.