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UnitedHealth Pays Restitution, Fine to Settle Charges It Illegally Denied Coverage

UnitedHealth Group Inc., the largest U.S. health insurer, has settled federal and New York state charges it illegally denied coverage to thousands of patients suffering from mental health problems and substance abuse. The U.S. Department of Labor said on Thursday …

Former Texas Hospital CEO Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud Scheme

The former CEO of Palo Pinto General Hospital in Palo Pinto, Texas, has pleaded guilty to defrauding three major insurance providers โ€“ BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, CIGNA Texas, and United Healthcare โ€“ out of millions of dollars, U.S. Attorney for …

Insurers Get Tax Credits for Investments in Underserved California Communities

California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones on Thursda announced $9.3 million in tax credits awarded to insurance companies and other investors that made more than $46.6 million in capital investments into California’s underserved communities through the second round of the 2015 …

UnitedHealthcare to Join Alabama Health Insurance Exchange

Alabama consumers will see more competition when the health insurance marketplace opens next month for its second year. United Healthcare took a cautious approach to the marketplaces the first year and chose not to participate in most states, including staying …