Claim Denials Clause Samples

A Claim Denials clause outlines the circumstances under which an insurance company or other responsible party may refuse to pay a claim submitted by the insured or claimant. Typically, this clause specifies the reasons for denial, such as incomplete documentation, non-covered events, or violations of policy terms, and may describe the process for notifying the claimant of the denial and any available appeals procedures. Its core practical function is to set clear expectations for both parties regarding when and why claims may be denied, thereby reducing disputes and ensuring transparency in the claims process.
Claim Denials. In the event a Claim is denied, PHARMACY will evaluate the cause of denial, as necessary contact pharmacy help desk, and exercise professional judgment to provide service. If the cause of denial cannot be resolved, PHARMACY will notify the Member, refer the Member to Customer Service, if needed, and/or extend an offer to dispense the medication at its U&C price.
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Claim Denials. Given the fact that TETS is a COTS based system, it is difficult to envision a denial of claim for warranty. The process is best discussed, defined and negotiated during the formal contract negotiation phase.
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Claim Denials. If a claim for benefits is denied, the Board will provide the employee with a written notice stating the specific reason or reasons for denial, including specific plan provisions relied upon. The notice will also explain what is required to perfect the claim, if possible, and inform the employee that the denial may be appealed. Any appeal shall be in writing to the Board, which shall provide a written decision within 60 days of receiving the request for a review of the denied claim.
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Related to Claim Denials

  • Denials A claim denial, also known as an adverse benefit determination, is any of the following: • a full or partial denial of a benefit; • a reduction of a benefit; • a termination of a benefit; • a failure to provide or make a full or partial payment for a benefit; and • a rescission of coverage, even if there is no adverse effect on any benefit. If we deny payment for a service we determine not medically necessary, a determination letter will be provided with the following information: • reason for the denial; • clinical criteria used to make the determination as well as how to obtain a copy of the clinical criteria; and • instructions for filing a medical appeal.

  • CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES 7.4.1 Should either party to the Contract suffer injury or damage to person or property because of any act or omission of the other party or of any of his / her employees, agents or others for whose acts he / she is legally liable, claim shall be made in writing to such other party within a reasonable time after the first observance of such injury or damage.

  • Errors, Questions, and Complaints a. In case of errors or questions about your transactions, you should as soon as possible contact us as set forth in Section 6 of the General Terms above. b. If you think your periodic statement for your account is incorrect or you need more information about a transaction listed in the periodic statement for your account, we must hear from you no later than sixty (60) days after we send you the applicable periodic statement for your account that identifies the error. You must: 1. Tell us your name; 2. Describe the error or the transaction in question, and explain as clearly as possible why you believe it is an error or why you need more information; and, 3. Tell us the dollar amount of the suspected error. c. If you tell us orally, we may require that you send your complaint in writing within ten (10) Business Days after your oral notification. Except as described below, we will determine whether an error occurred within ten (10) Business Days after you notify us of the error. We will tell you the results of our investigation within three (3) Business Days after we complete our investigation of the error, and will correct any error promptly. However, if we require more time to confirm the nature of your complaint or question, we reserve the right to take up to forty-five (45) days to complete our investigation. If we decide to do this, we will provisionally credit your Eligible Transaction Account within ten (10) Business Days for the amount you think is in error. If we ask you to submit your complaint or question in writing and we do not receive it within ten (10) Business Days, we may not provisionally credit your Eligible Transaction Account. If it is determined there was no error we will mail you a written explanation within three (3) Business Days after completion of our investigation. You may ask for copies of documents used in our investigation. We may revoke any provisional credit provided to you if we find an error did not occur.

  • Claim Decision Upon receipt of such claim, the Plan Administrator shall respond to such claimant within ninety (90) days after receiving the claim. If the Plan Administrator determines that special circumstances require additional time for processing the claim, the Plan Administrator can extend the response period by an additional ninety (90) days for reasonable cause by notifying the claimant in writing, prior to the end of the initial ninety (90) day period, that an additional period is required. The notice of extension must set forth the special circumstances and the date by which the Plan Administrator expects to render its decision. If the claim is denied in whole or in part, the Plan Administrator shall notify the claimant in writing of such denial. The Plan Administrator shall write the notification in a manner calculated to be understood by the claimant. The notification shall set forth: (i) The specific reasons for the denial; (ii) The specific reference to pertinent provisions of the Agreement on which the denial is based; (iii) A description of any additional information or material necessary for the claimant to perfect the claim and an explanation of why such material or information is necessary; (iv) Appropriate information as to the steps to be taken if the claimant wishes to submit the claim for review and the time limits applicable to such procedures; and (v) A statement of the claimant’s right to bring a civil action under ERISA Section 502(a) following an adverse benefit determination on review.

  • Claims Submission We will submit your claims and assist you in any way we reasonably can to help get your claims paid. Your insurance company may need you to supply certain information directly. It is your responsibility to comply with their request. Please be aware that the balance of your claim is your responsibility whether or not your insurance company pays your claim. Your insurance benefit is a contract between you and your insurance company; we are not party to that contract.