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Plaintiff medical provider prevailed in action to recover first-party no-fault insurance benefits for MRI services. Court found defendant's peer review evidence of lack of medical necessity was insufficient to rebut plaintiff's prima facie case.
A Plus Medical v. Government Employees Insurance
What Happened
A Plus Medical, a healthcare provider, sued Government Employees Insurance for refusing to pay for MRI services provided to an injured worker. The insurance company claimed the MRI was not medically necessary and denied the claim. The provider disagreed and took the case to court.
The Court's Decision
The court ruled in favor of A Plus Medical and ordered the insurance company to pay $878.67 in damages. The judge found that the insurance company's review process did not provide strong enough evidence to deny the claim. The company could not adequately prove the medical services weren't needed.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case protects workers' access to necessary medical care. It shows that insurance companies cannot simply reject medical treatment claims without solid proof. If an injured worker's doctor recommends a diagnostic test like an MRI, insurance companies must have legitimate medical reasons to refuse payment. Workers have the right to challenge denials and take companies to court if decisions seem unfair.
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