Mississippi Association of Health Plans, Inc. v. Chaney

Why this Matters:

The plaintiff, a health insurance trade association, argues that a state law concerning reimbursement for ambulance companies violates the Contracts Clause and Due Process Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Among other provisions, the state law requires insurers to reimburse ambulance companies for certain services and, in some situations, pegs the maximum reimbursement rate at a factor of what Medicare what pay for similar services. 

Potential Impact:

The inability for states to require reimbursement for ambulance services and set reasonable limits on rates in the private market could thwart efforts to promote broad access to health care services and lower health care costs.