holding state law claims arose from HMO's administration of benefits under the health benefit plan and were therefore preempted by ERISA in case where HMO denied precertification for surgery
Summary of this case from Person v. Physicians Health, Plan Inc.No. 93-755.
January 10, 1994.
C.A. 8th Cir. Certiorari denied. Reported below: 999 F. 2d 298.
holding state law claims arose from HMO's administration of benefits under the health benefit plan and were therefore preempted by ERISA in case where HMO denied precertification for surgery
Summary of this case from Person v. Physicians Health, Plan Inc.Full title:KUHL ET AL. v. LINCOLN NATIONAL HEALTH PLAN OF KANSAS CITY, INC
Court:U.S.
Date published: Jan 10, 1994
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