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🔐 What Prior Authorization Is
The insurance gatekeeping step that delays care — explained.
What is Prior Authorization?
- **Prior authorization** is a process where your health insurance company decides if they will pay for a specific treatment or medication.
- You must get their approval before you receive the care.
- If you skip this step, the insurance company will likely refuse to cover the cost, leaving you responsible for the entire bill.
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