Judge Approves Settlement in Eating Disorder Suit
A federal judge has approved a settlement in a class-action lawsuit that sought to force Horizon Blue Cross of New Jersey to augment coverage for about 1.5 million eating disorder patients. Under the settlement, the insurer agreed to abandon restrictions that limited outpatient treatment and hospitalization coverage for policyholders with anorexia and bulimia. The settlement includes up to $2.45 million in attorneys fees.


