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What does Denial mean?
A decision that a plan will not pay some or all of a claim or requested service.
Illustration — not a plan price
Read the denial reason, deadline, and appeal instructions before deciding the next step.
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