1. Official permission or approval granted by an authority to receive or access a specific benefit, such as health insurance coverage, social security payments, or insurance claims
The patient needed a benefit authorization from their insurance company before undergoing surgery.
O paciente precisava de uma autorização de benefício da sua seguradora antes de se submeter à cirurgia.
2. Administrative approval document that enables an individual or entity to claim or receive entitled benefits
The authorization of benefit was processed within five business days.
A autorização de benefício foi processada em cinco dias úteis.