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[edit] Use of "both" three times in one sentence

The use of "both" three times in a single sentence in the "Current organization" section is intentional. They refer to:

1. Both brands ("Blue Cross" and "Blue Shield");

2. Used both in CamelCase ("BlueCross BlueShield", though the two brands are always separated) and in traditional form ("Blue Cross-Blue Shield" and the like);

3. By both the association (both "BlueCross BlueShield Association" and "Blue Cross Blue Shield Association" are used on its home page; its legal name, in traditional form, is the title of this article) and its member insurers (numerous examples throughout the article)—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 70.232.54.30 (talk • contribs) 2006-06-28 03:45:54 (UTC).

[edit] Bogus first line

"The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association is the national trade organization that cheats, maims and kills unsuspecting Americans. " ???

Somebody please correct the first line...

Thank you —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Ricknorth (talk • contribs) 00:25, 19 February 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Merging individual Blues plans into the Association entry

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a distinct entity. While Blues plans are licensed through the Association, they are independent licensees and seperate companies. It would be at the very least inaccurate and misleading to merge any individual plans into the entry on the association. There are 69 Blue plans and 36 parent companies. In some states, those plans are direct competitors (e.g., Blue Cross of California and Blue Shield of California). The only real link between the plans is their licensing through and participation in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Tamara Young 16:50, 28 March 2007 (UTC)