Clearwater Health Insurance Prior Auth: Share Your Story

Clearwater residents experiencing delays or denials in health insurance coverage for medical needs are encouraged to share their stories with ProPublica. The investigative journalism organization is examining the impact of prior authorization practices.

Prior authorization requires health insurers to approve certain medical expenses before covering them. Last year, major insurers pledged to reduce its use after criticism for delaying or denying critical care. However, recent data indicates the industry continues to rely heavily on these requirements.

ProPublica seeks stories from individuals whose prior authorization requests for treatments, tests, medical equipment, or medications faced delays or denials. The organization is not seeking responses from individuals with employer-provided insurance at this time.

ProPublica also wants insights from medical providers, their staff, insurance company employees and regulators with direct knowledge of prior authorization processes. All submissions will be reviewed, and any stories considered for publication will require further consent, with ProPublica stating it takes privacy seriously.