Pritchard, et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
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June 20, 2024
ACLU Urges 9th Circ. To Reject Insurer's Trans Health Appeal
The American Civil Liberties Union urged the Ninth Circuit to reject Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois' appeal seeking to overturn a lower court ruling that found denying transgender health plan participants gender-affirming care violated the Affordable Care Act, arguing federal healthcare nondiscrimination laws clearly protected against gender identity bias.
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May 10, 2024
What To Know About Biden's ACA Nondiscrimination Rule
Recently finalized regulations tackling what constitutes discrimination under the Affordable Care Act could have significant impacts on health plans that include greater liability for third-party plan administrators, attorneys say. Here are three things employers should know now that the final rule is on the books.
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April 23, 2024
Appellate Courts Confront Legal Fights On Transgender Care
The national debate over transgender rights reached the U.S. Supreme Court and surfaced in three circuit courts over the last week as judges take up fiercely litigated questions on gender-affirming care and participation in sports.