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
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