October Term 2001 · Docket 00-1021

Does federal ERISA law block state insurance review of HMO claim denials?

Rush Prudential HMO argues federal law preempts state review. Moran argues Illinois law protects her benefits.

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Rush Prudential HMO, Inc. v. Moran
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The arguments, in order

This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.

  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    Rush Prudential HMO cites Pilot Life to support exclusive federal remedies.

    Moran asserts Illinois section 4-10 protects insured interests without conflict.

    The Court asked if the Illinois law allows state court review.

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What this case is about

The case tests if federal ERISA rules override state insurance laws. It concerns the review of health plan claim denials.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on January 16, 2002.

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What each side wants

Rush Prudential HMO wants the federal ERISA law to block state court review.

Moran wants the Illinois insurance law to allow state court review.

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What each side says

Rush Prudential HMO argues ERISA provides the exclusive remedy for benefit claims.

Moran argues Illinois law does not conflict with federal ERISA rules.

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What the justices asked

Does the Illinois law provide for review in Illinois state courts?

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Why it matters

This dispute defines the boundary between federal and state power. It determines who reviews health insurance claim denials. It affects the rights of insured individuals nationwide.

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What happens next

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Revision history

  1. Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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