Tip for Expedited External Review

You can request expedited external review simultaneously with expedited internal appeal in urgent situations

Tip for Expedited External Review

The standard is 'serious jeopardy to life, health, or ability to regain maximum function'

Tip for Expedited External Review

Your physician should clearly document why a delay would cause serious harm

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Expedited External Review Request

Expedited External Review · State DOI / Federal Process

Request for expedited external review when standard timeframe would jeopardize life or health. The IRO must render a decision within 72 hours.

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Where to Submit This Form

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Fax to the external review organization or state insurance department

Mark all documents 'EXPEDITED/URGENT EXTERNAL REVIEW'.

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Mail to the external review organization with urgent notation

Filing Deadline

Same as standard external review (4 months from final internal denial), but must be requested as expedited if the medical situation is urgent.

Required Attachments

📎 Copy of the adverse benefit determination
📎 Physician's statement documenting the urgent medical need
📎 All prior appeal documentation and medical records
📎 Explicit request for expedited review with clinical justification

Processing Time

72 hours maximum. For life-threatening situations, the IRO may render a decision within 24 hours.

What Happens Next

The IRO must assign a reviewer and render a decision as quickly as the medical situation requires but no later than 72 hours. The decision is binding on the insurer.

Tips for This Form

✓ You can request expedited external review simultaneously with expedited internal appeal in urgent situations
✓ The standard is 'serious jeopardy to life, health, or ability to regain maximum function'
✓ Your physician should clearly document why a delay would cause serious harm
✓ If approved, the insurer must provide the service or coverage immediately

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