Attention all therapists and treatment providers with clients who reside in Michigan: There has been a class action lawsuit filed in Wayne County on behalf of eating disorder sufferers who have been denied coverage and benefits for inpatient treatment by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The denial of coverage must have occurred within the past six years. It does not matter if treatment was to occur in Michigan or in another state.
There are currently 19 individuals and their families being represented; others are being encouraged to join. If you as a therapist are aware of clients who were denied needed treatment, or who sought treatment and had to self pay, encourage them to contact Peter Macuga at Macuga & Liddle, PC: 313-392-0015; or his co-counsel, Robert Roether robertroether@cs.com . Although it is certain this process will require some energy, and therefore it would be best if clients contacted are recovered, I believe the process of being "heard" and hopefully, of being vindicated, could help empower individuals toward recovery as well.
As professionals treating individuals with eating disorders we are well aware of the tremendous physical and emotional suffering that can be caused by a denial of needed treatment. We don't want to wait until a lawsuit is brought for wrongful death. Let's step up now and make a difference! Until next time, Gail
I am a client who was denied treatment for an eating disorder by blue cross michigan. I have been trying to get in touch with these lawyers, but have been unsuccessful. Does anyone know how I might better be able to reach them? Thank You.
Posted by: anonymous | February 07, 2008 at 03:35 PM