Protecting Patient Rights

10 Steps to Protecting the Legal Rights of a Cancer Patient

• Read your health insurance policy carefully.
• Determine if the treatment prescribed by your physician is covered by your policy.
• Find out about the appeals process under your policy.
• Consult with an expert who is knowledgeable about health insurance law.
• Plead your case in person to your insurance carrier.
• Personalize your written case with your insurance company.
• Obtain copies of your medical records.
• Document everything.
• Ask your physician to advocate for your treatment.
• Be prepared to fight.