Goering v. Choicecare Healthcare Plans, Inc.

Gorman, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant, Robert A. Goering, challenges the summary judgment granted by the trial court in favor of defendant-appellee, Choicecare Health Plans, Inc. In two interrelated assignments of error, he contends that the installation of a ramp in his van to transport his son’s wheelchair is covered under his Choicecare health-plan policy.

Goering’s son suffers from a debilitating physical condition that requires him to use a powered wheelchair. Choicecare provides health-maintenance benefits for covered services obtained from approved health providers who participate in its…