Litigation Against Aliera and Trinity Healthshare

Sirianni Youtz Spoonemore Hamburger has launched class action lawsuits against Aliera and Trinity Healthshare for issuing health plans that fail to comply with state and federal law. The lawsuits allege that Aliera and Trinity have been refusing to pay claims for health benefits that would otherwise be covered under state and/or federal law, have violated Consumer Protection Acts, and have issued illegal policies and plans that fail to include certain required benefits.

If you have concerns about your health plan with Aliera, Trinity or Ensurian, then we would be happy to speak with you to see if you are covered by one of our lawsuits. You can leave a message here, or call 206-223-0303 and leave a message on extension 1015 and we will promptly return your call.

In August of 2019, a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States Federal District Court for the Western District of Washington against The Aliera Companies, Inc., Aliera Healthcare, Inc. and Trinity Healthshare arising out of its failure to pay benefits and issuance of unauthorized and unapproved policies in the State of Washington. A copy of the First Amended Complaint can be viewed here. In January of 2020, a second class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court of the District of Colorado alleging similar claims. A copy of the Complaint in the Colorado action can be viewed here.

Both actions allege that Aliera and Trinity are not legitimate “Health Care Sharing Ministries” under the law. The lawsuits allege that Aliera and Trinity made false and/or misleading claims about the plans they offered to the public in violation of each state’s consumer protection act, and denied claims that should have been approved. In addition, both actions allege that the health plans issued in the states are illegal and unauthorized.

Some recent News Coverage on Aliera and Trinity:

Kirkland cancer patient, others fighting Aliera Healthcare to get claims paid.

‘Sham Sharing Ministries Test Faith of Patients and Insurance Regulators.

Georgia family stuck with $325K medical bill, health plan provider refuses to pay.

New York State Investigates Christian Health Cost Sharing Affiliate.

Complaints against faith-based health share ministry sent to FBI.

Additional updates will appear on this page as the cases progress.