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A state lawmaker from Columbia says Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Missouri and Anthem have backed away from their plan involving anesthesia coverage during surgeries. State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) tweeted Thursday that Blue Cross/Blue Shield had announced a new policy in Missouri to not cover anesthesia care if surgery goes beyond a certain arbitrary time. He described that proposal as “dangerous, egregious and appalling.” Representative Tyson Smith tweeted later Thursday that after he announced he would file legislation to prevent Anthem from limiting their anesthesia coverage during surgery, Anthem backtracked from that policy. Rep. Tyson Smith joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners this is a victory for constituents across the state. He also says residents across Missouri from both parties were outraged by the insurance company's plan. During the live interview, Representative Tyson Smith also outlined his bill to prohibit the purchasing of semi-aut