Nevils v. Group Health Plan, Inc.

This is the third time this Court has addressed the issue presented ‘ in this cáse—-whether Missouri’s anti-subrógation law is preempted by 5 U.S.C. § 8902(m)(l) with regard to any contract for health benefits negotiated-between the federal government and an insurance carrier. Because the United State's Supreme Court recently held § 8902(m)(l) validly preempts state anti-subrogation laws, this Court affirms the trial court’s judgment.

Factual and Procedural Background

Jodie Nevils was a federal employee insured through a health insurance plan governed by the Federal Employee Health Benefits Act…