10% of Medicare beneficiaries have a claim denied. Here's how to appeal a decision

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According to the KFF Survey of Consumer Experiences with Health Insurance, 10% of Medicare beneficiaries experienced denied claims in the past 12 months, for care they expected to be covered.

The good news: if you are denied coverage by Medicare, you have the right to appeal the decision.