Humana Health Plan Settlement Alert!

Social workers who provided services to clients with certain managed care organizations, including Humana, Inc., (and many other health plans) may be eligible to receive proceeds from a $3.5 Million class-action litigation settlement. Social workers ARE included in the category of health care providers that are covered by the settlement, although social work is not specifically listed.  Important dates:

• Services must have been provided between January 1, 1990 and August 16, 2006.
• Providers who wish to opt-out of the settlement, must do so by October 30, 2006.
• The settlement agreement is subject to final court approval at a hearing to be held on December 1, 2006.  Providers may attend this hearing by giving advance notice.
• Claims for compensation under the settlement must be filed by January 13, 2007.  Claim forms may be filed electronically or by mail, and can be accessed online or by calling 1-800-420-2913. For details, including claim forms, go to www.humanaprovidersettlement.com, or email the Settlement Administrator at claimsadmin@humanaprovidersettlement.com.