Blue Cross Blue Shield agrees to pay nearly $3 billion in antitrust settlement

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Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement

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(ABC 6 News) — Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers agreed to pay nearly $3 billion in an antitrust settlement.

Court documents filed in Alabama allege that health providers were underpaid for reimbursements. They say Blue Cross violated antitrust laws by entering into non-compete agreements with other members in selling health insurance.

The agreement still needs to be approved.

It would be the largest settlement in a health care antitrust case. Despite the agreement, Blue Cross has denied any wrongdoing.