Jury Says Anthem Should Have Covered Transplant
On Monday, a Los Angeles jury concluded that Anthem Blue Cross of California should have covered a member's liver transplant after he went to Indiana for the transplant to avoid California's longer transplant wait times. An official for the insurer said Anthem has not decided if it would appeal the ruling.
- "Anthem Blue Cross Should Reimburse California Man for Transplant, Jury Says" (Girion, Los Angeles Times, 3/16).
- "Anthem Blue Cross Ordered To Pay $206K for Liver Transplant" (KPCC, 3/15).