Opinion
C 19-02861 WHA
07-18-2021
MARY CALDWELL, et al., Plaintiff, v. UNITEDHEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY, et al., Defendants.
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO SEAL
WILLIAM ALSUP, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
United seeks to file under seal its new medical policy regarding the treatment of lipedema using liposuction. United seeks to keep the policy non-public until it is officially published around August 2. This approach allows time to conduct the standard procedure for rolling out a new policy, including regulatory compliance, developing training materials to educate the community on the use of the policy, and informing the physician and provider community. Keeping the policy sealed avoids confusion.
The request to seal the medical policy is temporary, narrowly-tailored, and does not obstruct the public's understanding of the settlement agreement. Having shown good cause, United's request to file under seal is hereby Granted.
IT IS SO ORDERED.