Exploring 7 common causes for insurance claim denials
The customer’s main objective when buying insurance is to get the finest coverage possible to safeguard their possessions. There is no such thing as “full coverage,” though, for someone’s car, house, or any other covered item—as any insurance expert will tell you. As a result, an insured person may file a claim and then be surprised to learn that it was rejected. Here are a few scenarios under which a claim may be rejected.
1. There is insufficient information in the claim
2. No coverage exists for the service
Prior to doing any work or repairs, it is usually a good idea to wait for your insurance company’s approval, as some of these activities could not be covered by your policy.
3. The late filing of the claim
Most plans include tight deadlines for when an insured must submit a claim. One may be automatically denied if it is filed after the deadline.
4. There is a duplicate claim
Erroneously filing a claim more than once may result in its denial. Although it’s usually simple to correct, it’s advisable to avoid this scenario as it may cause claim reimbursements to be delayed.
5. Previous damage is not protected
Not just health insurance is affected by pre-existing conditions. An insured party’s claim may be rejected if it contains property damage that was there before the claim incident.
6. Absence of prior consent
Verify that the insurance company does not require preapproval for any treatments rendered; if it does, you run the risk of having your claim rejected.
7. The insurance has expired
Non-payment-related coverage gaps are frequent yet preventable.
There are actions an insured can take if their claim is rejected. It is advised in certain situations that the insured:
• Fixes any mistakes and files the claim again.
• If the denial’s reasoning is unclear, get in touch with their insurance company and request a thorough justification.
• If they don’t agree with the denial, they might think about submitting an appeal. The insured should make sure to acquire any paperwork or further proof of their claim before filing an appeal.
• Seek expert assistance from a legal or claims specialist if they require more assistance. The insured can seek assistance from their state’s insurance commissioner if everything else fails.