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"It's unsettling to receive a letter from your insurance company telling you that your request for medical care, or for payment of care you've already received, has been denied," says Ann Carrns of The New York Times. If this has happened to you, then you know what she's talking about. Maybe you've thought, "Just what I need, another complication to deal with." Well, you're not alone, and maybe there is something you can do about it.
In her recent article, "7 Steps in Appealing a Health Insurance Denial," Carrns includes things you can do to increase your chances of filing an effective health insurance appeal. She cites advice from friend and trusted partner of HealthyWomen, Martin Rosen, co-founder of Health Advocate, a company that helps people to navigate the confusing ins and outs of health insurance claims.
Among Rosen's key tips are (as written in The New York Times):
For the rest of Rosen's tips and to read the full article, click here.
For more on Health Advocate and its consumer services, click here.