Late last year, three lawsuits were filed against insurance companies by individuals suffering from limb loss. The insurance companies allegedly refused to pay for prosthetic limbs that should have been covered. All three lawsuits are seeking to become class action lawsuits. It is expected that more lawsuits are to follow.
The three companies that were sued are Anthem, United Healthcare, and Blue Shield. The lawsuits were filed in California. In each of the lawsuits, two customers of the insurance company sued the company for failing to properly pay for a prosthetic limb. Each situation is different, but most involve the company claiming that the limb is “experimental” or “not medically necessary”.
Most of the plaintiffs were seeking payment for microprocessor-controlled limbs, which are limbs that are controlled by computers rather than being powered by the body. According to the lawsuits, these limbs have been around for several decades and many studies have confirmed the benefits of the limbs to the users.
If you currently are or were in the past covered by an insurance policy, and the insurance company refused to provide coverage for your prosthetic limb, you should speak with an attorney. Call me, Conal Doyle, personal injury attorney. I’m one of the attorneys working on this lawsuit and I can help. Call today at 310-385-0567 to schedule a free consultation on your case.