https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/michigan-ag-says-blue-cross-blue-shield-is-illegal-monopoly-and-4-other-major-storiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/michigan-ag-says-blue-cross-blue-shield-is-illegal-monopoly-and-4-other-major-storieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/michigan-ag-says-blue-cross-blue-shield-is-illegal-monopoly-and-4-other-major-stories#u125250Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:28:10 +0000Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, accusing the health insurer of running an illegal monopoly. The state argues the company holds 65% of the health insurance market and engaged in anti-competitive agreements with other entities to inflate premiums and lower provider reimbursement rates. The lawsuit claims these practices led to higher health care costs and worse health outcomes for residents. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan responded that it was blindsided by the complaint and disputes the allegations.Why it ma