Cigna accused of underpaying ground ambulances to boost its own fees
Cigna is facing a lawsuit claiming it made a profit by underpaying out-of-network ground ambulances, according to a class-action complaint filed Oct. 12 in a California federal court. The lawsuit centers on self-funded employer health plans that Cigna administers under administrative services only agreements. The plaintiff, who was covered by one of these plans, alleged […] The post Cigna accused of underpaying ground ambulances to boost its own fees appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues |...
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Cigna — financial / operating pressure. Via Becker's Payer Issues.
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[DRAFT — verify before any external use] Becker's Payer Issues reports on financial / operating pressure involving Cigna: Cigna is facing a lawsuit claiming it made a profit by underpaying out-of-network ground ambulances, according to a class-action complaint filed Oct. 12 in a California federal court. The lawsuit centers on self-funded e…
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