Massachusetts society evaluates health plans’ doctor-rating programs
February 3rd, 2008 Posted by: Dr. Dobson
A California appeals court dealt another blow to health plans over their policy cancellation tactics.
The 4th District Court of Appeal unanimously said insurers have a responsibility to make sure patients’ policy applications are complete and accurate before issuing coverage — not after expensive claims come in the door. Judges said plans cannot revoke patients’ policies unless they fully investigate pre-enrollment forms up front or insurers show patients intentionally misled them.
Popularity: unranked [?]
Tags: Massachusetts, society, evaluates, health, plans', doctor-rating, programs