External Reviews

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A review of an insurer's decision to deny coverage for or payment of a service by an independent third-party not related to the insurance company.

If the insurer denies an appeal, an external review can be requested.

• In urgent situations, an external review may be requested even if the internal appeals process isn't yet completed.

♦ An external review is available when the plan denies treatment based on medical necessity, appropriateness, health care setting, level of care, or effectiveness of a covered benefit, when the plan determines that the care is experimental and/or investigational, or for cancellation of coverage.

An external review either upholds the insurer's decision or overturns all or some of the insurer’s decision. The insurer must accept this decision.

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