What to do If Your Pennsylvania Health Insurance Claim is Denied
If Your Health Insurance Claim is Denied
If your health insurance claim is denied, you first should review your health insurance policy or employee benefits booklet to determine the appeal rights provided to you under the policy. If you do not have a copy of your health insurance policy or employee benefits booklet, contact the health insurance company's customer service unit to inquire about the appeal procedures.
You may be required to file a written appeal and to provide information from your doctor supporting your dispute. If you remain dissatisfied after exhausting the appeal mechanism provided by your policy, contact the Pennsylvania Insurance Department to request assistance in determining other remedies or rights you may have.
In order for the Pennsylvania Insurance Department to assist you in an efficient and effective manner, the following information is needed to address your complaint:
- Name of the health insurance company and/or plan;
- Identity of the health insurance sponsor (i've employer, government or individual);
- Identification of the specific type of coverage: (i've Fee-for-Service, HMO, PPO);
- Type of Policy: (i.e. Major Medical, Hospital Indemnity, Disability, Long- Term Care) including policy number or certificate number;
- Nature of the dispute; and
- Actions you have taken to resolve the problem.
Resources:
- » Continuing Health Insurance Coverage Through COBRA
- » Situations in Which COBRA Health Insurance Continuation Coverage are Useful
- » Extending COBRA Health Insurance Coverage Due to Disability or Other Events
- » Being Ineligible for COBRA Health Insurance Coverage
- » Dealing With COBRA Rules, Regulations and Exceptions
Articles:
- » Information on The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- » Conversion Options for Continuing Your Health Insurance Coverage
- » Summary of COBRA, Portability and Conversion Options for Health Insurance Coverage
Pennsylvania Health Guide Pages:
- » Introduction to a Consumer's Guide to Pennsylvania Health Insurance
- » Pennsylvania Health Insurance Glossary of Relevant Health Care Terms
- » Different Types of Pennsylvania Health Insurance
- » Available Pennsylvania Health Insurance Programs/Options
- » Further Types of Available Pennsylvania Health Insurance Programs
- » Pennsylvania Supplemental Insurance Policy Information
- » Government Sponsored Pennsylvania Health Insurance Programs
- » Ways to Maintain Pennsylvania Health Insurance Coverage
- » Pennsylvania Health Insurance Tips & Advice
- » Even More Pennsylvania Health Insurance Tips
- » Pennsylvania Health Insurance Policy Checklist
- » What to do If Your Pennsylvania Health Insurance Claim is Denied
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