Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas has agreed to repay consumers after state regulators found the health insurance company was mishandling out-of-network emergency claims and providing incorrect information. “Consumers who had higher out-of-pocket costs due to the errors will get refunds,” Texas Insurance Commissioner Kent Sullivan said in a statement Friday. “Ensuring the fair treatment of consumers and clear, timely consumer information are priorities for TDI.” The Texas Department of Insurance also announced the health insurance company will pay a $10 million fine.

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From the Texas Trial Lawyers Association news release.