The United States Supreme Court addressed the issue of how employers and insurers should handle potential conflicts of interest that could occur in the handling of certain claims for benefits. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. V. Glenn focused on potential conflicts of interest that can occur when a claims administrator has a financial interest in how a claim is decided.

For more information on the Supreme Courts decision, click here.

The Massachusetts Health Insurance Connector Authority approved revisions to the 2006 law which seeks to move the state closer to universal coverage. The revisions are expected to move about 350,00 previously uninsured out of uninsured status.

To read more about the approved revision, click here.