Historical Highlights — 1950s

1950

Nongroup contracts are marketed statewide for the first time.

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1958

With incomes rising, Blue Shield establishes three income ceilings: $2,500, $5,000 and $7,500. The ceilings are used to calculate reimbursement levels and subscription rates.

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1959

Michigan Blue Cross and Michigan Blue Shield develops and markets contracts for individual senior citizens not eligible for group coverage.