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A class action is a type of legal action where a representative individual or group of individuals can bring a claim on behalf of a larger group or class who share a common legal interest.
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CMS Revises Benefit Policy Manual to Comply with Jimmo Settlement Agreement

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CMS has issued revisions to the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual to comply with the settlement agreement approved in the nationwide class action lawsuit, Jimmo vs. Sebelius. In Jimmo, the plaintiff class alleged that Medicare...more

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Proposed Settlement of Medicare Class Action Could Impact Chronic Care Benefits

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On October 16, 2012, representatives of the parties in the nationwide class action lawsuit styled, Glenda Jimmo, et. al vs. Kathleen Sebelius filed a proposed legal settlement with the chief judge of the Federal District...more

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Medicare Therapy Coverage Policy to Be Revised

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Proposed class action settlement disavows and discontinues use of the "Improvement Standard." Under a proposed settlement of Jimmo v. Sebelius, No. 5:11-cv-00017 (D. Vt. filed Oct. 16, 2012) filed with the U.S....more

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