Question:
NEED TO WRITE LETTER TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY

SHOULD MY LETTER BE SHORT AND SWEET OR LONG AND DRAWN OUT? WHAT DO THEY WANT TO KNOW AND DONT WANT TO KNOW?    — born2explore (posted on September 16, 2004)

September 16, 2004
You can check my profile for the letter I wrote - but basically you need to know what are they looking for? Is this an appeal of a denial? Is this a personal story of why you need surgery? I think a multi-pager is not the best, but short to medium with clear and precise information that is what they are using to evaluate you. If you are trying to supply information to pass authorization and you know exactly what the criteria are, do it in a list format. Good luck!
   — bethybb

September 17, 2004
If you are appealing a denial, address only the reason for the denial. Don't make the letter long and drawn out, and don't make it emotional. ( I work for an insurance company and we get a lot of "cry me a river" letters.) Stick to facts, please! Sue
   — koogy

September 17, 2004
Your note should be from your heart. Do not lie! Express what your life is like at its current state. Notate what diets you have been on in detail. This letter should accompany a report that your doctor should send. Your medical history and help your doctor has tried to help with your weight loss.
   — Linda R.