On April 29th I shared information regarding\u00a0the Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Settlement.\u00a0 (See Link below.)<\/p>\n
As the filing deadline of July 29, 2025 approaches we wanted to send a reminder and also some key information you need to know.<\/p>\n
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It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – each provider can sign up individually (it is much easier than signing up as a clinic).<\/p>\n
This settlement includes a $224 million allocation for medical professionals nationwide\u00a0 including DCs). This is 8% of the total $2.6 billion settlement, the rest is for hospitals and large groups.<\/p>\n
Here’s what chiropractors need to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n Key Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n Eligibility:<\/strong> If you billed any BCBS plan (includes Wellmark) between July 2008 and October 2024<\/p>\n Filing Deadline<\/strong>: July 29, 2025 How Payments Are Calculated:<\/strong> Payouts are based on your total “Allowed Amounts” (reimbursed, not billed) using a point system:<\/p>\n \u2264$250K = 1 point Important Legal Consideration:<\/strong> Filing a claim waives your right to future legal action against BCBS (including Wellmark) for any reason related to this antitrust matter.<\/p>\n Considerations:\u00a0<\/strong> When determining participation or opting out, each provider must evaluate their personal situation regarding billing history and comfort level with the legal release requirements.<\/p>\n Thanks!<\/p>\n Lisa Barnett<\/p>\n Link to previous article [LINK]<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On April 29th I shared information regarding\u00a0the Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Settlement.\u00a0 (See Link below.) As the filing deadline of July 29, 2025 approaches we wanted to send a reminder and also some key information you need to know. … Continue reading
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\n$250K-$500K = 2 points
\n$500K-$750K = 3 points
\n$750K-$1M = 4 points
\n$1M = 5+ points<\/p>\n
\nIf you had higher BCBS billing over 15 years:\u00a0 May equal a potentially meaningful payout that may be considered when determining participation.<\/p>\n