October Term 2016 · Docket 16-149

Does federal law block state bans on insurance subrogation?

Coventry Health Care argues federal law preempts Missouri's ban on subrogation. Nevils argues state law remains valid.

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Coventry Health Care of Mo. v. Nevils
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The arguments, in order

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  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    Mr. Estrada argued the state rule is wrong.

    Mr. Wessler argued for cautious interpretation of preemption.

    Mr. Tripp argued OPM regulations answer the question.

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What this case is about

This case tests the scope of federal preemption in health insurance.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on March 1, 2017.

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What each side wants

Coventry wants the Court to strike down the state ban.

Nevils wants the Court to keep the state ban in force.

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What each side says

Coventry argues federal law preempts state subrogation bans.

Nevils argues state law remains valid under federal statutes.

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What the justices asked

Justice Ginsburg asked if states can regulate these carriers.

Justice Kagan asked how the Court should view prior precedent.

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Why it matters

This dispute defines the boundary between state and federal insurance power.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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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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