When an insurer discovers that insureds are being treated differently in any scenario, it is important to consider very seriously whether such differential treatment could be contrary to unfair trade practices laws....more
In our blog post of July 10, 2018, we discussed the key elements of the Final Rule issued on June 21, 2018 with respect to Association Health Plans (AHPs). As we noted, the expansion of ERISA’s definition of an employer and...more
Health Plans and health care providers are getting into each other’s business. This payor/provider convergence has taken different forms. Health systems have ventured into the health insurance business by acquiring or...more
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Spring 2016 National Meeting, which was held from April 3 – 6 in New Orleans, offered insight into numerous issues being considered by state commissioners nationwide....more
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As expected, on Monday, November 9, 2015, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) filed a Notice of Appeal from the decision issued by Judge Royce Lamberth of the United States District Court for the District of...more
The Iowa Commissioner of Insurance (the “Commissioner”) filed a petition, on January 29, 2015, seeking to liquidate CoOpportunity Health, Inc. (“CoOpportunity”), a Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (“CO-OP”) established...more
The Iowa Insurance Commissioner obtained an Order for Rehabilitation with respect to CoOportunity Health, Inc. (“CoOportunity”) on December 24, 2014. With the Rehabilitation Order, the Iowa Insurance Commission took...more