Insurance company response to appeal

How long does an insurance company have to response to an appeal? Can they take as long as they want or do they have to respond within a certain period of time? Mine is going on a little over 30 days. If anybody knows anything please let me know. Thanks

My insurance personally told me it should not take longer than 30 days. I had to send in an appeal just for my consultation, after 1 week I was on the phone to them. I knew my appeal was overturned before they even sent out the letter.

You should look at your policy if it is a first apeal or in a letter they have sent you and it should say. If this is an appeal on a denied appeal or denial letter that letter should say how long they have to decide. If it is a self funded ERISA plan they have 60 days. Check your book it should tell you. Good luck Gary Viscio www.obesitylawyers.com

UHC has a 30 day internal turn around time limit for appeals.