Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug that is particularly effective as an immunosuppressant drug. It is used to treat certain inflammatory diseases (such as moderate allergic reactions), some autoimmune diseases, and (at higher doses) some types of cancer, but it has significant adverse effects.
denial of claim. DEFINITION: Denial of claim is the refusal of an insurance company or carrier to honor a request by an individual (or his or her provider) to pay for health care services obtained from a health care professional.
If the carrier denies your claim, you may need to file a short-term disability claims appeal letter. Carriers often deny claims because of insufficient documentation, or the instructions were not followed properly. Carefully review your denial letter to understand the reasons for why the claim was turned down.