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This form is to be completed by you, as a covered member, or your authorized representative, if you have designated one, if you disagree with a
benefit determination or request a review of a claim for benefits.
Member Information
Member Name:____________________________________ Identification Number (from your ID card):___________________________
If your appeal is related to an application submitted to Wellmark, please include the tracking and/or oer number from the letter you received
from Wellmark: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Patient Name:_____________________________________ Telephone Number: ____________________________________________
Mailing Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________
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This appeal is being requested by (Full Name): _________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Relationship to Member: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Claim Information (found on the front of the Explanation of Health Care Benefits or letter of denial or reduction)
Has the service in question already been provided?
Yes
Date of Service(s): ______/______/______ ______/______/______ ; ______/______/______
Provider Name: __________________________________________ ________________________________________
Claim Number(s): ________________________________________
No
Date of Denial:
Provider Name:
Date of declination/oer letter: _____________________________
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action you would like to see taken and use separate sheets if additional space is necessary. Your request for a grievance must be filed within 180
days of the date on the Explanation of Health Care Benefits or letter of denial or reduction. You will receive a written response to your request
within the time required by law.
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