ELV CLASS ACTION: A Securities Fraud Lawsuit was filed on behalf of Elevance Health, Inc. Investors -- Contact BFA Law by July 11 Deadline (NYSE:ELV)

Core Viewpoint - A lawsuit has been filed against Elevance Health, Inc. and certain senior executives for potential violations of federal securities laws, specifically related to the management of Medicaid benefits and financial disclosures [1][2]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, titled Miller v. Elevance Health, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-0092 [2]. - Investors have until July 11, 2025, to request to be appointed to lead the case [2]. Group 2: Background on Medicaid Management - Elevance provides health insurance plans, including contracts with states to administer Medicaid benefits [3]. - The federal government paused Medicaid eligibility reviews during COVID, which resumed in 2023 [3]. Group 3: Allegations Against Elevance - Elevance claimed to be monitoring cost trends related to the Medicaid redetermination process and asserted that negotiated rates were adequate for the risk profiles of Medicaid patients [4]. - Contrary to these claims, the redetermination process led to a significant increase in the acuity and utilization of Elevance's Medicaid members, which was not reflected in the company's financial guidance for 2024 [5]. Group 4: Stock Performance and Financial Impact - On July 17, 2024, Elevance announced an expected increase in Medicaid utilization, resulting in a stock price decline of $32.21 per share, nearly 6$553.14 to $520.93 [6]. - Following the Q3 2024 financial results announcement on October 17, 2024, which revealed a miss in EPS expectations by$1.33 (13.7%) due to elevated medical costs, the stock price fell by $52.61 per share, nearly 11$496.96 to $444.35 [7].