Legal Opinion
Blue Cross of Northeast Ohio v. Ratchford
Ohio Supreme Court
Decided December 30, 1980No. 80-243PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCelebrezze, C. J.
Pursuant to R. C. 1739.051, a hospital service association, such as Blue Cross, can not adjust premium rates unless the Superintendent of Insurance finds that the proposed rates are “lawful, fair and reasonable.”
R. C. 1739.01 (L) defines a lawful, fair and reasonable rate as one “that is in accordance with sound actuarial principles and reflects a good faith effort* * *to control costs* * *.”
R. C. 1739.01 (M) states:
“ ‘Good faith effort’ means a conscientious, vigorous, and continuing attempt by a hospital service association through a combination of education, persuasion, and financial…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- Matz v. J. L. Curtis Cartage Co.Ohio Supreme Court · 1937
- City of Richfield v. Local No. 1215, International Ass'n of Fire FightersSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1979
- Anderson v. PedenOregon Supreme Court · 1978
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3Cited by33 opinions
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