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What does Claim mean?
A request for payment that a member or provider sends to an insurer after care.
Illustration — not a plan price
The insurer processes the claim under the plan rules and reports the result on an EOB.
The actual plan document controls. Verify its definitions, network, exclusions, dates, and amounts before relying on the illustration.
Definitions here are never for sale — no plan is recommended on a comprehension page.
Source: HealthCare.gov — How to appeal an insurance company decision · Verified 2026-08-11 · Reviewed by the MedicalRecords.com editorial team · Last reviewed August 11, 2026