Schmitt v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington et al
Case Number:
2:17-cv-01611
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Nature of Suit:
Multi Party Litigation:
Class Action
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Firms
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December 11, 2023
Kaiser Beneficiaries Win Class Cert. In Discrimination Suit
A Washington federal judge has certified a class of individuals with hearing loss who were beneficiaries of Kaiser health insurance plans and have alleged the company's exclusion of coverage for hearing aids is discriminatory.
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December 08, 2023
Kaiser Offers $3M To End Hearing Loss Coverage Claims
Kaiser and plaintiffs in a putative class action have filed a $3 million settlement offer in Washington federal court, in which customers alleged that the company violated the Affordable Care Act's nondiscrimination rule by excluding coverage for items related to hearing loss.
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August 05, 2022
Kaiser Can't Sink Suit Alleging Hearing Coverage Bias
A Washington federal judge denied an attempt by health care organization Kaiser to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the company discriminated against those who have hearing loss for refusing to cover any treatment besides cochlear implants.