The U.S. District Court for the District of Maine recently dismissed two separate suits alleging that health plans’ coverage exclusion for weight loss drugs constitutes unlawful disability discrimination. Both complaints...more
5/14/2025
/ Affordable Care Act ,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Appeals ,
Class Action ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Health Insurance ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Obesity ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Section 1557
In early November, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published the contract year 2025 proposed rulemaking (“Proposed Rule”) for Medicare Advantage (“MA”) and Part D sponsors. The Proposed Rule previews...more