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We got denied

An insurance denial or prior auth rejection arrived.

Denials feel personal. They're usually a paperwork process, not a verdict. Most are reversed on appeal. Here's the order that works.

0 of 8 steps ยท Over the next 1-2 weeks
  1. 01

    Log the denial

    Save the date, payer, service, reason, and any reference number in the Coverage Center.

    Open Coverage Center
  2. 02

    Translate the letter

    Paste the denial letter into the Medical Explainer for plain-English context.

    Open Explainer
  3. 03

    Call the payer

    Use the call prep script: ask for the exact denial code, the appeal deadline, and whether a peer-to-peer is available.

    Log a call
  4. 04

    Ask the doctor for support

    Most appeals need a letter of medical necessity. Generate a request to the prescribing provider.

    Draft request
  5. 05

    Draft an appeal letter

    Use the Appeal Letter generator with the denial details. Edit the AI draft to be yours.

    Draft appeal
  6. 06

    Document everything

    Save the denial letter, the appeal you sent, and any responses in Documents.

    Save docs
  7. 07

    Know your rights

    External review, state insurance commissioner, Medicaid fair hearings - Patient Rights covers all of them.

    Open rights
  8. 08

    Set a follow-up

    Calendar a reminder for the appeal deadline + a check-in 2 weeks out.

    Add follow-up
Filing took courage. Whatever the outcome - you advocated.