United States v. United Services Automobile Association

RIPPLE, Circuit Judge.

The United Services Automobile Association (USAA) appeals from an order directing it to reimburse the United States of America $7,660.50 for medical care the government rendered three military retirees or dependents. Judgment was entered pursuant to the pre-1990 version of 10 U.S.C. § 1095, which obligates third-party payers to reimburse the government when it provides their beneficiaries with medical care. For the reasons that follow, we reverse the judgment of the district court.

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BACKGROUND

A. Fads

Five people who were either military retirees or military' dependents…