Ninth Circuit Addresses ERISA Preemption of Claims Involving “Fee Forgiving”

Imagine you’re a plan administrator who receives an angry letter from an out-of-network provider.  The letter explains that before treating a plan participant, the provider called to confirm the participant’s eligibility for out-of-network coverage and to authorize treatments at certain rates under the plan.  Now that treatment has been rendered, the provider is demanding payment... Continue Reading