When faced with denied health insurance claims for their medical treatment, Brandon Kennedy and Jessica Wozniak took proactive steps to get approval, involving their union, employer HR department, and state resources. Data shows low appeal rates for denied claims, with insurance companies like United Healthcare, Molina Healthcare, and Anthem having high denial rates. To navigate the appeals process, individuals can negotiate with providers using Medicare rates and seek assistance from medical billing advocates if needed. Insurance companies emphasize their commitment to paying eligible claims and providing context for denial rates.
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Oklahoma inmates clear debris to free family trapped for more than a week
SummaryA work crew of minimum-security inmates in McAlester, Oklahoma, helped clear debris for a woman and her three children after a tornado devastated their rural property on May 19. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections reported that nearly a dozen inmates volunteered for the cleanup, supervised by Warden Margaret Green, who organized the effort after seeing a social media post about the need for assistance. J.B. Sharp, a road foreman, praised the inmates for their significant...
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