Hargett v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

THOMAS, Judge.

John Hargett appeals from a summary judgment entered by the Lauderdale Circuit Court in favor of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama (“BCBS”). We dismiss the appeal for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction.

Hargett had a long-term-care insurance policy with BCBS. The policy, issued under certificate number 1116963, provided Hargett with a daily benefit of $120 and a benefit duration of 1,825 days. Hargett’s monthly premium was $112.03. In February 2006, Hargett elected to change his daily benefit to $90, while keeping his benefit duration of 1,825 days, which resulted in a new…