preapproval
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As part of the Price of Protection series, Genna Contino explained how you can use artificial intelligence to improve your ability to appeal to your health insurer after your claim or pre-approval is denied.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025
Most agents will also ask for proof of pre-approval from a lender.
From Salon • Sep. 14, 2024
Employers and insurers that do pay for the weight-loss treatments often require patients to get pre-approval or to first try other strategies like diet and exercise.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2023
But again, pre-approval seems to have worked well for aviation.
From Slate • Feb. 16, 2023
In many cases, the insurance agency will require that the patient ask for pre-approval of the surgery before it can be filed as a claim.
From Encyclopedia.com • Sep. 19, 2018
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