Question:
Does anyone have a sample appeal letter that i can use as a guide

to write a appeal letter for my friend. She was denied surgery by her insurance company and was told she had to write her "own" appeal letter. Appearanly the clinic or drs office dosnt do this for her. I want to help her as much as posible but i am not sure what this appeal letter should consist of. any suggestions?    — Deanna Wise (posted on January 23, 2002)

January 23, 2002
My appeals letter I wrote consisted of the following: 1. Introduction about who I was. I included my weight, height, age, any comorbidities, and my career. 2. I then retold my diet history including time frame, how much I lost and regained. As much detail as possible. 3. I then wrote about all the things I was at risk for based on research from NIH. And other sources available on the web. A good source was ABS. 4. I let them know that I was afraid of death especially at a young age. 5. I also mentioned I knew this was only a tool but nonetheless essential for your fight with weightloss.
   — maricela C.

January 31, 2002
Here's a neat little website that has sample letters to your insurance company (billing, appeals, etc.). Good luck! http://www.hrh.org/samintro.html
   — Kay S.