Health Orgs Accuse 4 Florida Insurers Of Discrimination

[Capt. Obvious]

Two health organizations filed a complaint with federal health officials Thursday alleging some Florida insurance companies are violating the Affordable Care Act by structuring their insurance plans in a way that discourage consumers with HIV and AIDS from choosing those plans.

The National Health Law Program and The AIDS Institute said four insurance companies offering plans in Florida through the federal online exchange required HIV and AIDS patients to pay a percentage of their often expensive drugs instead of a flat co-pay.

Instead of paying a flat $10 co-pay at the pharmacy, the plans require patients to pay 40 to 50 percent of the cost of their drug, which could run into the thousands of dollars, according to the complaint which health experts say could have national implications.

The groups also alleged that the plans charged high up-front costs and require unwieldy prior authorizations. The complaint, filed with the Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Services, asks the agency to investigate the Florida plans offered by CoventryOne, Cigna, Humana and Preferred Medical and require the insurance companies to take corrective actions if necessary.

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[TexasTowelie]

1. Why am I not surprised to see Cigna is one of the four companies?

They were the worst health insurance company that I ever dealt with while I had employer-based coverage.

[Wounded Bear]

2. K & R...for exposure...

We need to keep our feet on the throats of the Ins companies.

[Capt. Obvious]

3. Thank you

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