Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Ghost-network litigation
Lawsuits in New York and Connecticut reportedly alleged that Carelon Behavioral Health and Anthem-affiliated plans maintained provider directories that appeared to list behavioral-health professionals who were unavailable or inaccessible to members.
2010
Breast-cancer cancellation allegations
Reuters reported allegations that WellPoint used computer analysis to identify women recently diagnosed with breast cancer for possible policy cancellation. The reporting intensified criticism of rescission practices.
2008
Settlement over California rescissions
Anthem Blue Cross agreed to a $10 million settlement, reinstatement of 1,770 policies, and compensation for associated medical debts, without formally admitting liability.
2007
California policy-rescission investigation
The California Department of Managed Health Care examined cases in which Anthem policies had been canceled after members developed costly or life-threatening illnesses and concluded that the sampled cancellations were unlawful.