Capital Blue Cross Settlement Information
Capital Blue Cross Settlement Disbursements
The Capital Blue Cross settlement checks were distributed November 4, 2008 to physicians who submitted valid proof of claims. The Capital Settlement resulted in a payout to physicians of roughly $3.5 million.
Questions about the settlement may be directed to Whatley Drake & Kallas, L.L.C., at (866) 809-8003.
Proof-of-claim form deadline: June 30, 2008
Final approval date: May 30, 2008
Value of settlements: In excess of $3.5 million
Retrospective relief: $3,479,985
Prospective relief: Estimated in excess of $64 million
The Capital Settlement became effective May 30, 2008. This settlement covers Capital BlueCross, Capital Advantage Insurance Company and Keystone Health Plan Central Inc. (Capital).
Compliance Dispute Person (CDP)
Physicians may consider filing a “compliance dispute” if the health insurer fails to adhere to the terms of the settlement. After the dispute is deemed valid by the CDP, the CDP will act as the physician’s representative unless the physician elects to employ separate counsel.
Physicians wishing to file a compliance dispute may contact the CDP:
Deborah Winegard
Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C.
195 Church Street, 13th Floor
New Haven, CT 06510
Phone: (404) 607-8222
E-mail: dwinegard@gmail.com
Visit www.hmosettlements.com to view the Capital Court Orders and Settlement Agreement Documents.
Visit the AMA's Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) settlement state map to locate the BCBS parties involved in your state or region in the recent BCBS parties’ settlement.
