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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
The federal government routinely awards contracts to companies with
histories of misconduct, including
…
contract fraud and other
violations. POGO believes that providing this website will help to
improve contracting decisions and increase public knowledge of how
the government spends billions of taxpayer dollars each year.
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Turpin v. Highmark (EOB Form Noncompliance With ERISA)
A class action lawsuit alleged that computerized “Explanation of Benefits” (EOB) forms sent by Highmark to customers failed to provide adequate information as to why claims were rejected and how to appeal claim denials, in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Under the terms of a settlement, Highmark agreed to make significant changes in its EOB forms. The settlement also provided that class members who had certain claims denied between July 2003 and June 2006 would be able to request a review of those denials and, if successful, have the benefits paid by Highmark.
- Misconduct Type
- Consumer Affairs
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Settlement
- 9/19/2006