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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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McCoy/Wachtel/Scharfman ERISA Lawsuits
Three separate lawsuits were filed in New Jersey federal court by beneficiaries in POS plans administered by Health Net. The lawsuits claimed Health Net violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) by systematically under-reimbursing out-of-network service providers, requiring beneficiaries to pay unreasonably high out-of-pocket costs. In November 2007, it was reported that Health Net settled the three lawsuits. In July 2008, the court gave final approval to the settlement. Under the agreement, Health Net did not admit liability and will pay $215 million and make $40 million worth of improvements in its business practices.
- Misconduct Type
- Health
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Settlement Announcement
- 11/1/2007