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Aetna Accused of Misusing State Health Funds | Topeka News
Kansas sues Aetna over alleged theft of state health funds, accusing the insurer of secretly using taxpayer money to cover its own overpayments through a shady “cross-plan offsetting” scheme — while also charging hidden fees for out-of-network care. The AG’s office says Aetna’s actions wasted public money and exposed state employees to surprise bills, citing past legal battles to set a precedent. This comes after Aetna lost its contract with Kansas and failed to win bids for KanCare, leading to a bitter legal fight the state ultimately won. The AG is sending a clear message: stop stealing…
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