Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has stirred significant controversy by announcing plans to impose time limits on anesthesia coverage during surgeries in several states, including Missouri and Connecticut. This decision has sparked alarm among medical professionals, who criticize it as potentially harmful to patient care. Following widespread pushback, Anthem has since reversed its decision in Connecticut but continues to face scrutiny over the proposed caps elsewhere. As patients and doctors express concern that the limits would force patients to pay out of pocket for anesthesia during surgeries that exceed the allotted time, the insurer remains under pressure to clarify its policies and ensure adequate coverage for surgical patients.