7th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Chiropractic Care Copay Suit

Larson v. United Healthcare Ins. Co.
U.S. Ct. Apps. for the 7th Cir.,July 26, 2013
The plaintiffs filed a proposed class action alleging that health insurance companies violated Wisconsin law by requiring copayments for chiropractic care. The insurance code prohibits insurers from excluding coverage for chiropractic services if their policies cover the diagnosis and treatment of the same condition by a physician or osteopath. The complaint cited violations of Employee Retirement Income Security Act for recovery of benefits due, 29 U.S.C. 1132(a)(1)(B) & 502(a)(3), …

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