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New Hampshire fines Anthem and Matthew Thornton Health Plan

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The New Hampshire Insurance Department has issued a final order assessing a $420,000 administrative fine against Anthem Health Plans of New Hampshire, Inc. and Matthew Thornton Health Plan, Inc. following a targeted market conduct examination that identified violations involving claims processing, appeals, external reviews, and responses to Department examiners.

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