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Insurance

Mar. 19, 2008

Insurers Urge Independent Panel for Appeals of Rescission

Reeling from public outrage and lawsuits over the practice of canceling policyholders' medical coverage after they fall ill, health plans are pushing aggressively for legislation that would let dropped patients appeal cancellations to an independent panel.

By Evan George
Daily Journal Staff Writer
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      LOS ANGELES-Reeling from public outrage and lawsuits over the practice of canceling policyholders' medical coverage after they fall ill, health plans are pushing aggressively for legislation that would let dropped patients appeal cancellations to an independent panel.
      The proposal also would shield the plans fro...

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