Chiropractic Health Care Centers v. Amica Mutual Insurance

LoConto, PJ.

The plaintiffs, health care providers,1 brought suit seeking recovery for services rendered to the defendants insured pursuant to G.L.c. 90, §34M. In a jury waived small claims trial, the trial judge determined that the noncooperation defense created by the statute does not limit a healthcare provider’s right to *131claim a contract between itself and an insurance carrier prior to the carrier’s notification of its intent to deny coverage. Aggrieved by the trial judge’s Findings and Rulings, the defendant, Arnica Mutual Insurance (“Arnica”), commenced this District/Municipal Courts…