New Jersey State AFL-CIO v. Bryant

In this proceeding plaintiffs attack the authority of the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance to grant temporary emergency increases, averaging 28.5%, in Hospital Service Plan (Blue Cross) rates. The increases which were approved by the Commissioner on August 25, 1969 became effective on December 1, 1969 and will expire on April 30, 1970.

On May 28, 1969, Blue Cross filed with the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance proposed rate increases which were to become effective on October 1, 1969. The increases averaging approximately 44.3% related to certain hospital service contracts. The action…