Mcare Coverage Counsel

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of General Counsel, is seeking law firms to provide coverage counsel services involving the Mcare Act. The selected law firms will be required to provide coverage opinions, denial letters, reservations of rights, and representation of Mcare in lawsuits involving coverage matters. The contract will be for a term of one year, with the option to renew for up to two additional years. The law firms must have experience in defending lawsuits against government agencies and be knowledgeable about the Mcare Act and its predecessors. • The law firms will be required to evaluate the provisions of the Mcare Act and its predecessors in connection with a request by Mcare for coverage counsel services. • The law firms will be required to represent Mcare in litigation related to coverage matters. • The law firms will be required to work with and provide legal advice and counsel to the General Counsel, Chief Counsel, or Mcare on all matters within the scope of this representation. • The law firms must have experience defending lawsuits against government agencies before the Commonwealth Court in its original and appellate jurisdictions.