Gainey McKenna & Egleston Announces A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Elevance Health, Inc. (ELV)

Core Viewpoint - A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Elevance Health, Inc. for allegedly misleading investors regarding the company's Medicaid cost trends and financial guidance during the Class Period from April 18, 2024, to October 16, 2024 [1][2]. Group 1: Allegations and Misrepresentation - The lawsuit claims that Elevance's management assured investors that they were monitoring Medicaid cost trends and that premium rates were sufficient to manage risks associated with Medicaid patients [2]. - It is alleged that while management acknowledged rising Medicaid expenses, they misrepresented that these were adequately reflected in the company's financial guidance for 2024 [2]. - The complaint states that management claimed to have "visibility into 75% of our Medicaid rates and premiums for 2024," asserting that the majority were actuarially sound, which is now disputed [2]. Group 2: Impact of Disclosures - The truth about rising acuity and utilization among Medicaid members began to emerge on July 17, 2024, when Elevance indicated an expectation of increased utilization in the second half of the year [3]. - Following this disclosure, Elevance's stock price fell by $32.21 per share, a decline of 5.8$553.14 on July 16, 2024, to $520.93 on July 17, 2024 [3]. Group 3: Investor Actions - Investors who acquired shares of Elevance during the Class Period are encouraged to contact the law firm Gainey McKenna & Egleston before the lead plaintiff motion deadline on July 11, 2025 [4].