Health Insurers Keep Claim Denial Rates Secret From Consumers
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8mo ago· 17 min readenInsight
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Summary
Health insurers' claim denial rates remain largely hidden from the public despite being a critical measure of insurance reliability. Patients have no way to know how often insurers reject recommended medical care, which can significantly impact both health outcomes and financial stability. Federal and state regulators have failed to mandate transparency, leaving consumers in the dark when choosing health plans as premiums rise and benefits shrink.
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· 5 pulledIt's one of the most crucial questions people have when deciding which health plan to choose: If my doctor orders a test or treatment, will my insurer refuse to pay for it?
An insurance company that routinely rejects recommended care could damage both your health and your finances.
Insurers' denial rates — a critical measure of how reliably they pay for customers' care — remain mostly secret to the public.
Federal and state regulators have done little to change that.
The question becomes ever more pressing as many working Americans see their premiums rise as their benefits shrink.
Insurers’ denial rates — a critical measure of how reliably they pay for customers’ care — remain mostly secret to the public. Federal and state regulators have done little to change that.
