Pilot Life Insurane Co. v. Rycek
District Court of Appeal of Florida
1Opinion of the Court
NESBITT, Judge.
Pilot Life Insurance Company (Pilot) appeals a final judgment in favor of Rycek in ^ dispute over health insurance coverage. We reverse.
In 1981 Rycek discovered that she was suffering from myasthenia gravis, a neuro-muscular condition which creates abnormal *459muscle fatigue. Those suffering from the condition experience a decreased ability to chew and swallow which often leads to malnutrition and dental decay. When Ry-cek developed dental problems she was referred to a dentist who outlined a treatment plan.
Rycek submitted the treatment plan to Pilot, her insurer under a group…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Moorman v. Prudential Insurance Co. of AmericaOhio Supreme Court · 1983
- Goss v. Medical Service of the District of ColumbiaDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1983
- Bernstein v. Fireman's Fund American Life InsuranceOhio Court of Appeals · 1970
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