Muth v. Sebelius

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

CORMAC J. CARNEY, District Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

On October 14, 2010, Plaintiff Jean Muth filed a complaint seeking review of the determination of Defendant Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services (“the Secretary”), that Ms. Muth’s Medicare Advantage Plan (“MA plan”) provided by Aetna Medicare Golden Choice (“Aetna”) did not cover requested prosthodontal services. Ms. Muth’s complaint specifically challenges the decision of the Medicare Appeals Council (“MAC”) agreeing with the Secretary and denying coverage of her claim. The parties appeared for oral…