Greater Kansas City Baptist & Community Hospital Ass'n v. Businessmen's Assurance Co.

ANDREW JACKSON HIGGINS, Special Judge.

Appeal from adverse judgment in action by hospital against insurance company for $898.24 for services rendered its insured. The question is whether there was an assignment to the hospital by the insured of health insurance benefits under a policy issued by the insurance company. The court found there was no assignment; and absent an assignment, the hospital was not the real party in interest to maintain this action. Reversed and remanded.

Will Tate was issued health policy LC4524019 by Business Men’s Assurance Company, May 26, 1977. He was admitted to…