Gary Alexander, et al v. United Behavioral Health

  1. March 15, 2024

    9th Circ. Pauses Benefits Case Awaiting UBH Challenge

    The Ninth Circuit has told a trial court to halt what United Behavioral Health has called an improper revival of a proposed class action alleging the insurance company illegally denied coverage for mental health and substance abuse treatment.

  2. March 17, 2023

    9th Circ. UBH Ruling Adds Wrinkle To Health Benefit Litigation

    When the Ninth Circuit recently ruled that United Behavioral Health did not have to reprocess 67,000 patient claims, it gummed up proceedings in federal benefits lawsuits around the country, demonstrating the wide reach of both the appeals court's decision and the patients' pending push for rehearing.

  3. March 10, 2023

    Full 9th Circ. Asked To Review ERISA Reprocessing Appeal

    Thousands of participants in health plans administered by United Behavioral Health who sought reprocessing of 67,000 claims for mental health and substance use disorder treatment urged the full Ninth Circuit on Friday to reconsider a three-judge panel's decision, warning of "dire nationwide consequences" absent rehearing.

  4. June 28, 2022

    Benefits Cases To Watch In The 2nd Half Of 2022

    In the second half of the year, benefits attorneys will be keeping a close eye not only on legal battles hinging on familiar themes such as class certification and preemption, but also cases dealing with emerging issues such as cybersecurity and cryptocurrency.