UnitedHealthcare corporate headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Photo by Ken Wolter/Shutterstock.com
The nation's largest health insurer is once again staring down accusations that it is discriminating against customers who seek coverage for mental health services.
The mother of a 13-year-old boy diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is suing UnitedHealthcare and its subsidiary United Behavioral Health on behalf of a potential class of policyholders whose self-funded plans exclude coverage of "Intensive Behavioral Therapy."
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Alaina Lancaster
Alaina Lancaster, based in San Francisco, covers disruptive trends and technologies shaping the future of law. She authors the weekly legal futurist newsletter What's Next. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @a_lancaster3
