In Re Wellpoint, Inc., Out-of-Network " UCR" Rates Litigation

  1. October 14, 2016

    Judge Won't Revive Claims In Anthem Rate MDL

    A California federal judge has refused to reconsider the dismissal of an Anthem Inc. subscriber's claims against the insurer over its use of allegedly distorted reimbursement rates for out-of-network services, saying she rehashed arguments the court had already rejected.

  2. July 20, 2016

    Anthem Escapes Remainder Of Rate MDL Claims

    Anthem Inc. on Tuesday escaped the remainder of claims it faced in multidistrict litigation over the insurer's use of allegedly distorted reimbursement rates for out-of-network services, after a California federal judge decided the remaining policyholders hadn't proven injuries and filed untimely suits.

  3. July 05, 2016

    Anthem Doubles Down On Attempt To Dismiss Rates Claims

    Anthem Inc. on Friday asked a California federal court once again to throw out three remaining plaintiffs' claims in largely dismissed multidistrict litigation over the insurer's use of allegedly distorted reimbursement rates for out-of-network services, largely citing concerns over standing and evidence.

  4. March 07, 2016

    Anthem Seeks To Shed Remaining Claims In Rates MDL

    Anthem Inc. asked a California federal court Friday to toss remaining claims in multidistrict litigation over the insurer's use of allegedly distorted reimbursement rates for out-of-network services, arguing that after multiple dismissals and exits by all but three subscribers, "very little of this case remains."

  5. September 03, 2014

    WellPoint Subscribers, Providers Denied Cert. In Rates MDL

    A California federal judge on Wednesday refused to certify six classes in a multidistrict litigation brought against WellPoint Inc. and its insurer subsidiaries for allegedly failing to properly reimburse insurance subscribers and health care providers for covered out-of-network services, calling commonality a "major hurdle" for certification.

  6. July 22, 2013

    Antitrust Claims Cut From WellPoint Reimbursement Rate MDL

    A California federal judge on Friday trimmed much of a multidistrict litigation alleging WellPoint Inc. and UnitedHealth Group Inc. improperly reimbursed health care providers and insurance subscribers, throwing out antitrust allegations but keeping intact a handful of other claims, including breach of contract.

  7. June 12, 2013

    WellPoint Asks Judge To Gut Price-Fixing MDL Claims

    WellPoint Inc. and UnitedHealth Group Inc. urged a California federal judge Wednesday to gut antitrust claims in multidistrict litigation alleging they illegally conspired to underpay health care providers, arguing that the plaintiff subscribers lacked standing to sue under the Sherman Act.

  8. September 07, 2012

    WellPoint Price-Fixing MDL Survives Dismissal Bids

    A California federal judge on Thursday trimmed long-running multidistrict litigation accusing WellPoint Inc., UnitedHealth Group Inc. and others of conspiring to underpay health care providers, dismissing Sherman Act and other claims after finding certain plaintiffs lacked standing.