
What number should I call to check status of a complaint or appeal?Ī. The provider will receive a written notification of Missouri Care’s appeal decision. All appeals will be resolved within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the appeal at the health plan. What is Missouri Care's timeframe for responding to an appeal?Ī. Both the notice of action and the remittance advice include information regarding appeal rights and submission procedures. The claim denial date is the date of the remittance advice. The service denial date is the date of the notice of action/denial letter forwarded from the prior authorization department. Appeals must be submitted in writing within ninety (90) calendar days of the service or claim denial date. How long do I have to submit an appeal?Ī. Providers may file a written appeal with the Missouri Care Complaints and Appeals Department. What is the procedure for filing an appeal?Ī. All expressions of dissatisfaction resulting from receipt of a claim or authorization denial are automatically classified as an appeal.

What is Missouri Care's timeframe for responding to a complaint?Ī. Complaints must be submitted within ninety (90) calendar days of the incident that resulted in the complaint. How long do I have to submit a complaint?Ī. Providers may file a verbal or written complaint with the Missouri Care Complaints and Appeals Department. What is the procedure for filing a complaint?Ī. All complaints will be logged and tracked whether received by phone, in person or in writing.Ī complaint is the first level of the complaints and appeals process. Essentially, complaints relate to anything other than a denial/health plan action. not denials) or any aspect of health plan functions. A verbal or written expression of dissatisfaction or dispute with health plan policy, procedure, claims (processing time, amount, etc. The failure to act within timeframes for the health plan’s Prior Authorization review processĪ.The failure to provide service in a timely manner as defined by the state or.The denial, in whole or in part, of payment for a service.The reduction, suspension, or termination of a previously authorized service.

The denial or limited authorization of a requested service, including the type or level of service.
