In December 2023, Mark DeBofsky appeared on the Hopestream Community podcast in an episode titled, “Exposing the Hard Truths: Insurance Claims Denials for Substance Use Treatment.” This insightful discussion highlights the numerous challenges families encounter when seeking insurance coverage for substance use treatment. […]
Under the best of circumstances, plaintiffs face a difficult challenge when they seek to overturn health benefit claim denials. But recent developments in litigation involving health benefits — specifically benefits for mental health treatment — have sent a message to health insurers that they need to be more transparent in adjudicating claims. […]
We are excited to announce that Mark DeBofsky, founder of DeBofsky Law, will be presenting at the “ERISA at 50: Employee Benefits At A Crossroads” conference. This event will take place on September 12 and 13, 2024, at The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C. […]
Acting in response to consumer complaints about surprise medical bills, Congress enacted a law known as the No Surprises Act,[1] which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2022.[2] The law’s intent was to prevent surprise billing by requiring nonnetwork health providers to provide patients with an advanced explanation of benefits containing a good faith estimate of anticipated charges. […]