appeal health coverage denials Archives

17 Oct How to Keep Health Insurance During Medicaid “Unwinding”

Posted at 10:02h in Medicaid by Triage Cancer

Do you have Medicaid? Have you heard that Medicaid is “unwinding?” Wondering what that means? Have you, or someone in your family recently gone to the doctor or the pharmacy, and found out that your Medicaid coverage was cancelled? This blog will explain what is Medicaid...

03 Oct What to Do When Medicare Says No: Appealing to a Medicare Administrative Contractor

Posted at 08:00h in Medicare by Triage Cancer

When your care under Medicare Part A or Part B gets denied. You do not have to take “no” for an answer. You have the right to appeal that denial of coverage. The appeals process under Medicare is different than private insurance. This blog describes...

04 May From Insurance Claim Denials to Smiles, Payment and Feeling Empowered

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Have you ever received a denial from your insurance company? Me too. Just days before my scheduled breast reconstruction surgery. You probably know how I felt. Blindsided. Frustrated. Angry. I won't make you read this whole article to learn that I appealed that denial and won....

12 May Does your state protect consumers from Step Therapy?

Posted at 09:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

If you have a serious medical condition, it is likely, at some point, that you will be prescribed a brand name medication by your health care team. Your health insurance plan may require you to participate in a process called step therapy before you get...

23 Jan 2 New Resources for Patients: Accessing Medical Records

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Finances by Triage Cancer

As a resource for patients, their families, and advocates, we are happy to announce our publishing of a new quick guide, our “Quick Guide to Accessing Medical Records.” Why does accessing your medical records matter? Having access to your medical records allows you to double check...