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D. Concerns About the Propriety of MESSA’s Relationship with Blue Cross

By Andrew Bockelman and Joseph P. Overton, published on Nov. 1, 1993

Besides the waste and high costs which have resulted from MESSA's operating agreement with Blue Cross, there are several other concerns about MESSA's relationship with the underwriter of its health insurance plans. Specifically, these concerns pertain to the possible unfair trade practices which may have resulted from MESSA's financial affiliation with Blue Cross.

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Michigan Education Special Services Association: The MEA's Money Machine

  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction
  • Explanation of MESSA
  • Issues of Concern for the Public
    • A. Unfair Market Advantages for MESSA
    • B. The High Cost of MESSA Health Insurance
    • C. Problems of MESSA’s Operating Agreement with Blue Cross
    • D. Concerns About the Propriety of MESSA’s Relationship with Blue Cross
      • Unfair Trade Practice Concerns
    • E. Significant Problems Encountered by School Districts
    • F. The Relationship Involving MESSA and the MEA
    • G. How MESSA Supports the MEA and Its Other Subsidiaries
    • H. Potential Actions by the MEA's Political Machine
  • Policy Recommendations
  • Appendix I
  • Appendix II
  • Appendix III
  • End Notes

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