travel insurance claim denied pre existing condition Denial?
The insurance company is betting on your silence. They hope you see their "No" as final. We know better. Follow this tactical guide to force a reversal.
The Insurer's Playbook
Context: Travel Insurance
READ THE FINE PRINT. "Cancel for Any Reason" is different from standard cancellation. Most denials come from not having a "covered reason" (e.g., fear of travel isn't usually covered, but a doctor's order not to travel is).
Their Strategy
Attrition. They expect you to give up after the first denial letter. 40% of people do.
Your Counter-Move
Persistence. A formal, evidence-backed appeal shifts your claim from the "auto-reject" pile to "needs legal review."
Strategic Analysis
Breaking Down Your Denial
The "Pre-Existing Condition" Clause
In modern health insurance (ACA compliant plans), denying for pre-existing conditions is largely illegal for essential services. However, short-term plans, travel insurance, and pet insurance can still use this.
The Strategy:
- Prove the condition was stable.
- Prove this is a *new* acute issue, not a continuation of the old one.
- Check the "look-back period" in your policy. If you haven't seen a doctor for it in X months, it might considered "cured" for coverage purposes.
The Path to Victory
Execute these maneuvers precisely. Timing is everything.
"Obtain your complete medical records for the 12-24 months before your policy started."
"Identify the specific diagnosis codes (ICD-10) the insurer is flagging."
"Get a letter from your treating physician explaining this is a NEW acute condition."
"Research your policy's 'look-back period' and 'exclusion period' language."
"File an internal appeal with medical evidence that the condition was stable/cured."
"If denied again, request an external review (your state may mandate this)."
The Evidence Vault
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Intel Recap: Common Queries
They are digging through my records from 5 years ago. Is that legal?↓
Can they deny if I didn't have a formal diagnosis?↓
Does 'Pre-Existing' apply in emergencies?↓
Integrity Officer
Sarah Jenkins, CIC
"People ask why I do this for free. It's because I spent 15 years on the other side. I know how the machine works. I know how they calculate settlements. And I know that when a policyholder fights back with the right data, the machine breaks and the policyholder wins."
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