Denials in the News
Syracuse.com
“A recent survey suggested that nearly 1 in 6 Americans are denied coverage for recommended medical care each year. Insurance companies deny coverage roughly 20% of the time, according to limited public data from plans on HealthCare.gov.”
NBC
“January study showing that 73 million of 392 million in-network claims were denied in the U.S. in 2023. In 2021, 48.3 million of 291.6 million in-network claims were denied.”
KFF
“Consumers appealed about 1% of denied in-network claims in 2023. Following those appeals, insurers often upheld their initial denials (56%), and consumers rarely took the next step to file an external appeal.”
FOX
“A new patient coalition has formed in Texas to fight for patients.
The Texas Coalition for Patients is a coalition of patients, physicians and providers, advocating to bring greater accountability to health insurance.”