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Determinations, Grievances, and Appeals

How to obtain aggregate numbers of Grievances, Coverage Determinations, Appeals and Exceptions

As a Medicare Advantage Organization, HealthSun Health Plans must disclose grievances, coverage determinations, appeals and exceptions data, upon request, to individuals eligible to elect a Medicare Advantage organization. By appeals data we mean all appeals filed with HealthSun Health Plans that are accepted for review, or withdrawn upon the member’s request, but excludes appeals that HealthSun Health Plans forwards to CMS’ Independent Review Entity (IRE) for dismissal.

Call our Member Services Department if you have any questions at 1-877-336-2069 (TTY: 1-877-206-0500).


Appointment of Representative (AOR)

CMS Appointment of Representation Form

Medicare allows a beneficiary to appoint any individual (such as a relative, friend, advocate, physician, or an attorney) to act on his or her behalf as a representative in the grievances, coverage decisions and/or appeals process. The beneficiary making the appointment and the representative accepting the appointment must sign, date, and complete the Appointment of Representative Form. The appointment is valid for one year from the date the form is signed.


Request a Coverage Decision or an Exception

For more information, please see Chapter 9 in your plan's Evidence of Coverage (EOC).

A coverage decision about your benefits and coverage or about the amount we will pay for your medical services and prescription drugs. An exception to cover a drug that is not covered in the way you would like it to be covered; such as to remove a coverage restriction, lower cost-sharing level, or cover a drug that is not on our Formulary.

You can call a HealthSun Member Service Representative or you can send your request in writing or via fax to our main office. The request must be made by you, your physician, or your appointed representative.

The exception request must include a supporting statement. Your doctor or other prescriber must give us the medical reasons for the drug exception you are requesting.

Medical Coverage:

Member Services Phone: 1-877-336-2069 (TTY: 1-877-206-0500)
Fax: 305-448-5783
Mailing: 9250 W.Flagler St. Suite 600, Miami,FL 33174

Part D & Part B Drugs:

Member Services Phone: 1-877-336-2069 (TTY: 1-877-206-0500)
Fax: 1-844-430-1705
Mailing:9250 W.Flagler St. Suite 600, Miami,FL 33174

The following shows you the timeframe of when you can expect our decision on your request for medical care and prescription drug coverage (calendar days).

Standard Decision:

Medical Coverage:  14 Calendar Days
Part D & Part B Drugs:  72 Hours

Fast Decision (“expedited”):

Medical Coverage: 72 Hours
Part D & Part B Drugs: 24 Hours

HealthSun may only approve your request for an exception if the alternative drug is included on our Formulary. The lower cost-sharing drug or additional utilization restrictions would not be as effective in treating your condition and/or would cause you to have adverse medical effects.

IMPORTANT: If your health requires a quick response, you should ask the plan to make a fast decision. To get a fast decision, you must ask for it and the plan will decide if your health requires a Fast Decision. To qualify, you must be asking for coverage on medical care or a drug that you have not yet received. You must also indicate that the standard timeframe could cause serious harm to your health or impair your ability to function. If your physician tells us that your health requires a Fast Decision, the plan will automatically agree to give you a Fast Decision.

Prescription Coverage Determination Request Form
B vs. D Coverage Determination Request Form

These forms are not required.

 

HealthSun may use MCG criteria to make coverage decisions. To review MCG criteria, click the link below to go to MCG’s tool.  After you click the link, follow the steps on the screen to access MCG criteria.

Medicare MCG Coverage Guidelines

 

HealthSun may also use medical policies and clinical guidelines used by an affiliated health plan, Simply Healthcare.  Click the link below to review these guidelines.

Medical Policies and Clinical Guidelines

Florida Dental Benefits uses guidelines for dental requests that can be accessed here:

FDB Medicare Authorization and Referral Guidelines


Request a Payment

For more information, please see Chapter 7 in your plan’s Evidence of Coverage (EOC).

A reimbursement or a payment for a bill you have received from a provider for covered medical services or drugs. You can send your request in writing to our main office. The request must be made by you or your appointed representative. The payment request must include a bill or documentation of payment.

Medical Coverage:

Member Services Phone: 1-877-336-2069 (TTY: 1-877-206-0500)
Fax: 305-448-5783
Mailing: 9250 W.Flagler St. Suite 600, Miami,FL 33174

Part D & Part B Drugs:

Member Services Phone: 1-877-336-2069 (TTY: 1-877-206-0500)
Fax: 1-401-652-1911
Mailing: PO Box 52077, Phoenix, AZ 85072-2077
E-mail (secure access): RxPaperClaim_AnthemMEDD@CVSHealth.com

You must submit your claim to us within 30 days of the date from when you received the service, item, or drug. It is a good idea to make a copy of your documents for your records. You can use our Reimbursement Request Form to help us process the information faster.

Reimbursement Request Form
Part D Reimbursement Request Form
The Reimbursement Forms are not required.


Request an Appeal

For more information, please see Chapter 9 in your plan’s Evidence of Coverage (EOC).

An appeal to review and change a coverage decision we have made on your medical care or prescription drug coverage. You can call a HealthSun Member Service Representative or you can send your appeal in writing to our main office. The appeal request must be signed by you or your appointed representative

Member Services Phone: 1-877-336-2069 (TTY: 1-877-206-0500)
Fax: 1-877-589-3256
Mailing: 9250 W.Flagler St. Suite 600, Miami,FL 33174

The following shows you the timeframe of when you can expect our decision on your appeal for medical care and prescription drug coverage (calendar days).

Standard Decision:

Medical Coverage: 30 Calendar Days
Part D & Part B Drugs: 7 Calendar Days

Fast Decision ("expedited"):

Medical Coverage: 72 Hours
Part D & Part B Drugs: 72 Hours

Redetermination of Medicare Prescription Drug Denial Request Form
The Grievance/Appeal Form is not required


File a Complaint

For more information, please see Chapter 9 in your plan’s Evidence of Coverage (EOC).

A complaint about us or one of our network providers, including a complaint about the quality of your care. You can call a HealthSun Member Service Representative or you can send your complaint in writing to our main office. The complaint must be filed by you or your appointed representative.

Member Services Phone: 1-877-336-2069 (TTY: 1-877-206-0500)
Fax: 786-363-8100
Mailing: 9250 W.Flagler St. Suite 600, Miami,FL 33174

We will provide you a response within 30 calendar days from the date that we receive your complaint. In some instances it can take up to 14 more days if you ask for more time or if we need additional information that may benefit you, in which we will notify you in writing.

You can make complaints about quality of care to the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) instead of filing your complaint with the plan or you may file your complaint to the QIO and to our plan. If you file a complaint with the QIO we will work together with them to resolve your complaint. To obtain information to the QIO contact our Member Services Department at 1-877-336-2069.

Should you need to file a complaint with Medicare you can call 1-800-Medicare or click here to submit your complaint using the Medicare Complaint Form

Grievance/Appeal Form
This form is not required.

Health Plan Accredited by AAAHC

HealthSun Health Plans is an HMO plan with a Medicare Contract and a Medicaid contract with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Enrollment in HealthSun Health Plans depends on contract renewal. HealthSun complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-877-336-2069. (TTY: 1-877-206-0500). ATANSYON: Si w pale Kreyòl Ayisyen, gen sèvis èd pou lang ki disponib gratis pou ou. Rele 1-877-336-2069. (TTY: 1-877-206-0500).

Do you need to file a complaint? File your complaint online via CMS by submitting the Medicare Complaint Form. Should you need to file a complaint with Medicare you may do so by calling CMS at 1-800-Medicare.

You can report suspected fraud or any other non-compliance activity by calling our Member Services Department at 877-336-2069 or TTY at 877-206-0500.

Y0114_WEB_M Last Updated On 03/31/2024