rejected coverage

[rɪˈdʒɛktɪd ˈkʌvərɪdʒ]
nounpl: rejected coverages
cobertura rejeitada
1. Insurance coverage that has been denied or refused by an insurance company or insurer
The patient's rejected coverage for experimental treatment meant she had to pay out of pocket.
A cobertura rejeitada do paciente para o tratamento experimental significava que ele teria que pagar do próprio bolso.
2. In journalism/media, a story or report that was not accepted for publication or broadcast
The journalist's rejected coverage of the scandal was later picked up by another outlet.
A cobertura rejeitada do jornalista sobre o escândalo foi posteriormente retomada por outro meio de comunicação.
3. In insurance claims, a claim that has been denied or not approved for payment
The rejected coverage claim required an appeal to the insurance company.
A reclamação de cobertura rejeitada exigiu um recurso à companhia de seguros.
In Brazil, rejected coverage is a common issue in healthcare disputes, particularly with private health insurance plans (planos de saúde). The term is prevalent in both medical and insurance administrative contexts. In the US, this term is frequently used in healthcare billing and insurance disputes, often leading to appeals and formal complaints to state insurance regulators.
NYC Slang
claim got bounced / insurance shot us down
Synonyms / Sinônimos
denied coveragerefused coverageunpaid claimcoverage denialrejected claim
Antonyms / Antônimos
approved coverageaccepted coverageauthorized coveragecovered claimapproved claim

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cobertura rejeitada
Standard term used in insurance industry
São Paulo
cobertura negada / recusa de cobertura
Common in urban insurance contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cobertura rejeitada / seguro negado
Both terms used interchangeably
Portugal
cobertura recusada / recusa de cobertura
Preference for 'recusada' over 'rejeitada' in formal documents

Related Words

insurance claimcoverage denialappealpolicy exclusionclaim denialout-of-pocketdeductiblepreauthorization

Related Idioms & Phrases

denied coverage
insurance claim denial
out of pocket
coverage exclusion
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