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Case ID: 2951 | Insurance | 08/30/2004
A class action has been filed against Washington state healthcare insurance provider Regence Blue Shield on behalf of female policyholders who allege that they have been denied coverage for FDA-approved forms of contraception, in violation of state insurance and consumer protection laws. The action seeks the out-of-pocket expenses that the women had to pay to purchase contraceptives.
The action alleges that, though Regence covered prescription oral contraceptives, it did not cover all types that have been approved by the FDA. Specifically, the provider did not cover barrier devices such as IUDs and diaphragms, Norplant, Depo-Provera injections, or Lunelle injections, all of which are for use by women alone. The action alleges that Regence forces women into an untenable choice that men do not have to deal with, either paying for expensive contraceptives, taking pills, or getting pregnant. The proposed class is composed of women who have private health plans and also those who are members of group plans. At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Insurance Cases of Interest Concentra announced that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, FOCUS Healthcare Management, Inc., has tentatively settled a class action lawsuit in Louisiana. Cheryl Reynolds filed a class action suit against Kansas City-based H&R Block claiming the business defrauded consumers seeking instant income tax refunds. A class-action lawsuit filed in federal court in Miami, Florida, alleges that cell phone insurance is being promoted in a “deceptive and outrageous” manner by cell phone equipment insurers. The lawsuit alleges replacement telephones are often cheap, used, or refurbished models which further decrease the value of the insurance and monthly premiums are misleading since they don't really insure the phone in the event of a loss. A class action lawsuit has been filed in the Southern District Court of Indiana against Beazer Homes Investment Corporation, Inc. Hanover Insurance Company seeks a declaration that the it is not obligated or required to defend and indemnify Beazer Homes as an insurer because of Beazer's alleged fraudulent activity. The unfortunate practice of insurance credit scoring is legal under federal law, with some limitations. Four similar class actions have been filed against auto insurance provider Progressive Corporation and related companies on behalf of policyholders who allege that the insurers do not advise them that it uses their credit reports in deciding to force them to pay higher premiums than others, in violation of the federal Equal Credit Opportunity and Fair Credit Reporting acts.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has settled two class-action lawsuits for $17.5 million in connection with claims processing practices that allegedly reduced subscribers' benefits and increased their out-of-pocket expenses for several years. UnitedHealthcare of New England settled a smaller, but similar case in 2002 for $4.4 million. Blue Cross explained its settlement as a way to "avoid the cost and uncertainties of trial and possible appeals," and to expedite payments to the affected people. Blue Cross also said it does not expect this to affect its reserves or increase rates or premiums. The bulk of the payout will go to an estimated 115,000 former and current subscribers, who will get $10 to $2,500, or an average of about $95 each. |
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