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Health reform law challenge of 26 states set for appeals court review

Bob Graham — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:21:32 +0000

A federal appeals court in Atlanta, where 26 states will argue against the U.S. Government, is the next stop in the ongoing legal battle over federal health reform.

Health reform law challenge of 26 states set for appeals court review via IFAwebnews.

Va. businessman guilty in multi-million dollar insurance fraud scheme

Jaime L. Brockway — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:33:57 +0000

A Richmond, Va., businessman, whose companies were barred from selling in Virginia for 120 days, pleaded guilty to participating in an investment scheme involving a handful of insurance companies.

Va. businessman guilty in multi-million dollar insurance fraud scheme via IFAwebnews.

Insurer tries to free itself from Pa. juvenile sentencing case

IFAwebnews Staff — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:30:59 +0000

Glen Allen, Va.-based Markel Insurance is asking a federal judge to rule that it does not have to pay for the defense of lawsuits or potential damages stemming from the actions of a Pennsylvania attorney and others in a “kids for cash” lawsuit.

Insurer tries to free itself from Pa. juvenile sentencing case via IFAwebnews.

N.J. woman indicted for alleged $11,600 homeowner’s insurance fraud

IFAwebnews Staff — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:30:55 +0000

A Toms River, N.J., woman was indicted for allegedly submitting a false homeowner’s insurance claim to Allstate Insurance Co.

N.J. woman indicted for alleged $11,600 homeowner’s insurance fraud via IFAwebnews.

N.Y. man gets 90 days in jail for improper workers’ comp. benefits

IFAwebnews Staff — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:20:04 +0000

A Frankfort, N.Y., man was sentenced to a 90-day jail sentence and five years of probation for collecting workers’ compensation benefits while also working at a local bar.

N.Y. man gets 90 days in jail for improper workers’ comp. benefits via IFAwebnews.

Blue Cross, Blue Shield firms report $510 million in fraud recoveries

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:15:48 +0000

Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies’ anti-fraud investigations resulted in recoveries of more than $510 million in 2009, according to data released by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA).

Blue Cross, Blue Shield firms report $510 million in fraud recoveries via IFAwebnews.

Pa. fugitive charged with insurance fraud located by U.S. Marshals

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:51:01 +0000

A Bolivar, Pa., man charged in March with insurance fraud, arson and theft was recently taken into custody after being located by U.S. Marshals in South Carolina.

Pa. fugitive charged with insurance fraud located by U.S. Marshals via IFAwebnews.

Virginia delegate to head state Joint Commission on Health Care

Keith L. Martin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:50:14 +0000

A Republican member of Virginia’s House of Delegates was selected to lead the state’s top health care committee, indicating the panel will be “shining a spotlight” on how new federal reform law affects the state.

Virginia delegate to head state Joint Commission on Health Care via IFAwebnews.

Queens billing clerk accused of cheating insurers out of $61,500

Keith L. Martin — Mon, 31 May 2010 12:20:22 +0000

A medical billing clerk for a Queens, N.Y., physician’s office faces charges of grand larceny and insurance fraud amid accusations she stole $61,500 through filing phony claims.

Queens billing clerk accused of cheating insurers out of $61,500 via IFAwebnews.

Federal jury issues $19.3 million verdict for Cascade National

Keith L. Martin — Mon, 31 May 2010 12:15:47 +0000

A federal jury in Washington state has issued a $19.3 million verdict against three individuals and their company for pocketing millions of dollars owed to financially troubled insurance company Cascade National.

Federal jury issues $19.3 million verdict for Cascade National via IFAwebnews.