Federal Judge Says Conclusory 'As-Applied' Parity Act Allegations Fall Short

Mealey's (August 21, 2020, 12:01 PM EDT) -- SALT LAKE CITY — Conclusory allegations that an insurer treated mental health claims differently from comparable claims in the medical or surgical setting are not enough for a Parity Act claim, a federal judge in Utah said Aug. 17 (William D., et al. v. United Healthcare Insurance Co., et al., No. 19-590, D. Utah, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 149208)....