Req: Furrow, et al, Health Law: Cases, Materials and Problems, 7th ed., West #9780314265098
Read Chapter 1 pp. 1-70Read Katskee v. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Nebraska; answer the following questions:1. What kind of services will a health insurance policy pay for as a general matter?2. What are conditions that are deemed to be an "illness" within the meaning of the policy?3. What role does "intent of the parties" play in deciding what is an illness?4. What are the basic rules of contract construction and how do they play in Katskee? (List the rules of contract construction contained in the reading)5. Was the term "illness" in Katskee found to be ambiguous?6. How did the court define "illness"?7. What is a "normal" condition and what is a "deviation" from normal?8. How does the Silverstein case cited in Katskee help the analysis?9. When is the "sick role" appropriate in our society?10. What benefits and protections does our society offer those we label as "sick"?
Familiarize yourself with information available on PPACA found at:http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/rights/
