Insurers Seek Billions In 2017, 2018 CSRs; DOJ Eyes CHC Case For Appeal

The Department of Justice is asking the federal claims court to issue a final judgment of about $71 million in 2017 and 2018 cost-sharing reduction payments for Community Health Choice (CHC), in order to smooth the way for a quick appeal, but wants the court to wait until CMS completes the 2018 reconciliation process before entering a judgment for Maine Community Health Options (MCHO) and the class action suit led by Common Ground Health Co-Op. MCHO agrees to hold off...