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Internal Claims and Appeals and the External Review Process Overview

Guidance for assisters in the individual Federally-facilitated Marketplaces (FFMs) on assisting consumers with understanding the internal claims and appeals and external review processes for private health insurance.

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Final

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: January 27, 2021

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