AppealRN by Donna Lee Health

Insurance appeal guides written by a nurse

Plain answers for patients and families facing a denial, from Debra Butner, RN, CCM, who has spent years on the review side of these decisions.

How to appeal a Medicare Advantage denial

Your 65 day deadline, fast appeals, and what happens if the plan says no again.

Medical necessity appeal letter, with a sample

What reviewers look for and a letter you can copy and fill in.

Appeal deadlines by plan type

Medicare, Medicaid, job based and Marketplace plans side by side.

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Answer a few questions and get a ready to send letter, your deadline and a checklist. Want a nurse to look it over? RN review is $49.

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This is educational information, not legal advice. Always check the deadline printed on your own denial notice.