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DENIED AGAIN( life / health / insurance )
This is the second denial in as many days. Yesterday it was the life insurance company. Today, I got one of those job application denial emails:Thank you for your interest in our recent opening. We have had a chance to review your resume ... Unfortunately, we have decided to pursue other candidates who match our ... read more
INSURANCE COMPANIES( life / health / insurance )
Good news: SunLife Financial sent me a refund check! Bad news: It was because they denied my policy for, according to them, failing to send all of my paperwork in on time. Um, I think faxing it in at least a couple days prior to the deadline qualifies as on time! I guess it doesn't count until one of their customer service people wad... read more
AETNA REVERSES ITS DECISION( life / health / insurance )
My insurance company, aetna.com/Aetna , which denied a $10,000 medical claim last year, has finally reversed its decision (after my second appeal) and decided to process the claim again. Woo-hoo!Let's see how it actually shakes out, though, before I get too excited.... read more