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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's decision that disallowed Anthem Blue Cross's lien claim of $82,888.88 due to failure to prove reasonableness of medical treatment costs. Following a settlement conference, Anthem and the defendant insurer, Zurich American Insurance Company, stipulated to resolve the lien claim for $30,000. The Board approved this stipulation, amending the prior award to reflect the settlement and render issues of reasonableness moot. The amended order requires Zurich to pay Anthem $30,000 in full satisfaction of the lien.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a WCJ's decision that disallowed Anthem Blue Cross's lien claim of $82,888.88 due to failure to prove reasonableness of medical treatment costs. Following a settlement conference, Anthem and the defendant insurer, Zurich American Insurance Company, stipulated to resolve the lien claim for $30,000. The Board approved this stipulation, amending the prior award to reflect the settlement and render issues of reasonableness moot. The amended order requires Zurich to pay Anthem $30,000 in full satisfaction of the lien.
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