March 15, 2005

Edmunds v. Levine, Southern District of Florida

By: Litigation Team

Executive Summary

Class of severely disabled Medicaid recipients challenged Florida’s decision to deny coverage of a prescription drug, Neurontin, for medically accepted indications that were cited in congressionally-recognized drug compendia, including neuropathic pain and certain psychiatric disorders, in violation of the Medicaid Act.

Partners: Florida Legal Services, Legal Aid Service of Broward County

Case: Covered Services, Federal and State Court Cases, Medicaid, Prescription Drugs

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Edmunds v. Levine, Southern District of Florida

Executive Summary

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