Texas Attorney General Investigates Military Healthcare Contractor Over Denied Claims

Why it matters locally: While the investigation is centered in Texas, military families across the nation, including those residing in Vermont, could be affected by the outcomes if the contractor operates nationally and is found to have engaged in widespread wrongful denials.

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AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton initiated an investigation into a prominent military healthcare contractor. The investigation centers on allegations that the contractor wrongfully denied medical claims. Paxton's office did not name the specific contractor under investigation. The office stated the inquiry concerns claims made by military families. Officials are examining whether the contractor improperly withheld medical care from beneficiaries.