Appealing Denied Health Claims

Obama Administration to unveil new rules for consumers to appeal denied health claims.
The Washington Post (7/22, Galewitz, Andrews) reports, "Patients will find it easier to appeal the denials of health insurance claims under rules being issued Thursday by the Obama administration." These new "regulations guarantee consumers the right to appeal denials -- directly to their insurers and then, if necessary, to external review boards." The White House said in a fact sheet that the "rules issued today will end the patchwork of protections that apply to only some plans in some states, and simplify the system for consumers."