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ELV LAWSUIT DEADLINE: Suffer Losses on Elevance Health, Inc.? Contact BFA Law before the July 11 Securities Fraud Class Action Deadline (NYSE:ELV)
Elevance HealthElevance Health(US:ELV) GlobeNewswire News Roomยท2025-06-30 12:36

Core Viewpoint - A lawsuit has been filed against Elevance Health, Inc. and certain senior executives for potential violations of federal securities laws, specifically related to the management of Medicaid benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic [1][2]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, captioned Miller v. Elevance Health, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-0092 [2]. - Investors who purchased Elevance common stock are encouraged to seek additional information and may request to be appointed to lead the case by July 11, 2025 [2]. Group 2: Background on Medicaid Management - Elevance provides health insurance plans, including contracts with states to administer Medicaid benefits [3]. - The federal government paused the review of Medicaid eligibility during COVID-19, which resumed in 2023, leading to increased scrutiny of Medicaid members [3]. Group 3: Financial Implications - Elevance claimed to be monitoring cost trends related to the Medicaid redetermination process, asserting that negotiated rates were adequate for the risk profiles of Medicaid patients [4]. - However, the redetermination process resulted in a significant increase in the acuity and utilization of Elevance's Medicaid members, which was not reflected in the company's financial guidance for 2024 [5]. Group 4: Stock Performance - Following Elevance's announcement on July 17, 2024, regarding increased Medicaid utilization, the stock price fell by $32.21, nearly 6%, from $553.14 to $520.93 per share [6]. - On October 17, 2024, Elevance reported Q3 2024 results, missing EPS expectations by $1.33 (13.7%) due to elevated medical costs in its Medicaid business, leading to a further decline of $52.61 (nearly 11%) in stock price from $496.96 to $444.35 per share [7].