Blue Cross calls for action on reform (LANSING-MPRN) (Michigan Public Radio Network) - Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Michigan says it will soon face a financial crisis if the Legislature does not act on measures that would improve its ability to compete for individual customers. Individual insurance buyers represent the fastest-growing segment of the market. Big companies with group plans are laying off employees. At the same time, more people are becoming self-employed or going to work for businesses that don't offer group plans.

Attorney General Mike Cox says the not-for-profit insurance company is using the issue as a cover to avoid rate-setting regulations. Blue Cross executives say current legislators have spent more than a year studying the question. They want the legislation dealt with before this term is over later this month. © Copyright 2012, Michigan Public Radio Network