Claim appeal

Appeal a denied claim

What do I need to submit a claim appeal?

Review the checklist below before completing an appeal to ensure a successful submission and timely processing. Any incorrect or missing information may cause a delay in processing your appeal. This checklist includes:

Claim Number (Claims Appeals)
  • Must be nine to 13 characters long
  • Can be a combination of alpha and numeric characters
  • Can be located through your beneficiary self-service dashboard or in the upper right or left-hand corner of your EOB.
Claim Denial Code (Claims Appeals)
  • Must be a three to five digit number
  • Located on your EOB near service description
Date of Service (Claims Appeals)
  • Must be a valid date that is today or earlier
  • Future dates are not allowed
Contact information (Address, Phone, Email)
  • For submitter
  • For beneficiary
Beneficiary Information
  • Sponsor’s Benefits Number or Social Security Number
  • Date of Birth
Supporting documentation
  • Documentation to support the appeal
  • Appointment of Representative (AOR) form
  • Accepted files: pdf, .docx, .bmp, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .tiff, .txt
  • NO bank account or credit card information will be accepted

How long does it take to complete the form?

Five to 10 minutes (if you have everything from the checklist).

How long does it take to process my appeal?

Once the appeal is submitted, you will receive a tracking number for your records. You will receive a response by mail within 60 days of submission.

Claim details
Claim number (claims appeals)
  • Must be nine to 13 characters long
  • Can be a combination of alpha and numeric characters
  • Found on your beneficiary self-service dashboard or in the upper-right or left-hand corner of your EOB
Claim denial code (claims appeals)
  • Must be a three-to-five-digit number
  • Located on your EOB near service description or at the end of the remarks section
Date of Service (claims appeals)
  • Must be a valid date that is today or earlier
  • Future dates are not allowed
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Please describe the item or service you are appealing, including the specific matter with which you disagree.
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If you are submitting an appeal as an appointed representative (e.g. parent or legal representative), you must first have the beneficiary complete and sign an AOR form. You must upload this form at the end of the appeal process.

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  • The sponsor's DBN is an 11-digit number found on the back of the beneficiary ID card. If the sponsor's DBN isn't available, you can use the sponsor's Social Security Number.
  • The DBN 11-digit number must include two digits following the dash.
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Please review your appeal detail before you submit. Any incorrect or missing information may cause a delay in processing your appeal.

Upload any supporting documentation including the AOR form if you are submitting for anyone other than yourself.

  • Submit all documents pertaining to this appeal together.
  • Accepted file types are: .pdf, .docx, .bmp, .jpeg, .jpg, .png, .tiff, and .txt.
  • Do not submit any bank account or credit card information.
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Claim details

A Claim number is required
Valid Date of Service is required.