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(Message started by: Bob_Johnson on Oct 28^th, 2005, 3:16pm)

Title: Negotiate with your health plan.
Post by Bob_Johnson on Oct 28^th, 2005, 3:16pm

This material from CONSUMER REPORTS ON HEALTH, 11/05:

"Negotiate with your health plan. Learn how to resolve disagreements about health coverage or benefits with the updated...'Consumer Guide to Handling Disputes With...Health Plan." [How to use the internal grievance and appeal procedures of the plan.] ...(H)ow to appeal a decision to your state's external review program (currently available in 43 states.) Download a copy at www.ConsumersUnion.org/health/hmo-review." Free copy by writing to, including the state about which you want information, to Consumer Reports, 101 Truman Ave., Yonkers, NY 10703, Attn: CCHC."

Title: Re: Negotiate with your health plan.
Post by Lizzie2 on Oct 28^th, 2005, 4:33pm

Thanks Bob.

That really looks like it could be quite helpful. I'm currently taking a health policy course, and the topic of my legislative letter is regarding current insurance policy, specifically dealing with HMOs and some fundamental problems, leaving people in health care crises.

May need to get ahold of that guide before I write my letter!

Carrie :)

Title: Re: Negotiate with your health plan.
Post by Gator on Oct 30^th, 2005, 1:27am

Thanks Bob. This is going on the OUCH website tonight.

http://www.clusterheadaches.org/resources/ins.htm

Title: Re: Negotiate with your health plan.
Post by Mr. Happy on Oct 30^th, 2005, 6:34pm

Cool beans, Gator.

You're on the clock. amd we're keepiing score.
RJ