The lawsuit alleges that Anthem fails to meet its legal obligations to arrange for timely access to care for its members as required under California law. Anthem is also accused of not responding in a timely manner — or at all — “to requests for authorization” for post-acute care for its members.
National News Shines Spotlight on Horrors of Insurance Company Denials
Over the weekend, CBS News aired an important and timely segment examining the challenges millions of Americans face in accessing health care services due to insurance companies denying coverage for necessary tests and treatments.
CHA Files Opening Brief in Anthem Lawsuit Appeal
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What’s happening: CHA’s efforts to hold Anthem Blue Cross accountable for violating California’s patient protection laws took an important step forward this week: CHA filed its opening brief appealing a February ruling in which Judge Kenneth Freeman decided to abstain.
Lawsuit Against Anthem Enters Appeal Process
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Earlier this week, CHA took the next step in an important lawsuit against Anthem Blue Cross. The good news: A Los Angeles Superior Court previously sided with CHA on the merits of the case and recently denied Anthem’s efforts to close off appeal. The bad news: The court previously decided it would “abstain” from further involvement — that is, from providing a remedy. CHA has now filed paperwork to appeal that abstention and seek remedy.
Court Agrees with Key CHA Arguments in Anthem Lawsuit But Will Not Hear Rest of Case
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What’s happening: A Los Angeles Superior Court Judge has ruled on CHA’s lawsuit against Anthem Blue Cross, finding that it is the responsibility of health plans to arrange for and transition to post-acute care services for their members.