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Rehabilitation Denial

Centene / Ambetter Denied Your Rehabilitation / PT / OT?

Centene Corporation (Ambetter, WellCare) denies 19.8% of claims on average. But 45% of appeals succeed when patients fight back. Your rehabilitation / pt / ot denial may have grounds for a successful appeal.

19.8%
Denial Rate
45%
Appeal Success
30-45 days
Typical Timeline
$2,000–$20,000
Typical Claim

Why Centene / Ambetter Denies Rehabilitation / PT / OT

Maximum therapy visits reached for the year

Not making sufficient progress toward goals

Treatment deemed maintenance rather than restorative

Centene / Ambetter's Common Denial Tactics

Narrow network restrictions for specialty care

Prior authorization delays causing care gaps

Step therapy requirements for medications

How to Win Your Rehabilitation / PT / OT Appeal

Therapist documentation of measurable functional improvement

Updated treatment plan with specific, measurable goals

Physician letter explaining medical necessity of continued therapy

Laws That Protect You

ACA — Rehabilitative and habilitative services as EHB

Jimmo v. Sebelius — improvement not required for Medicare coverage

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

Tips for Appealing to Centene / Ambetter

Centene brands vary by state — identify your specific plan brand

Cite ACA network adequacy requirements if denied for network reasons

File with your state insurance department if you experience prior auth delays

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This information is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal or medical advice. Statistics cited are from publicly available sources including KFF, HHS OIG, and state insurance department data. Individual results may vary. Consult a qualified professional before taking action on your specific situation.

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