My supplemental health insurance company paid out on a portion of a claim by “mistake” and will not pay out the remainder, what can I do?
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My supplemental health insurance company paid out on a portion of a claim by “mistake” and will not pay out the remainder, what can I do?
Asked on October 11, 2012 under Insurance Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you believe that they are required under the terms of your policy to pay the balance of the claim, you could sue them to force them to do so. An insurance policy is a contract, and like any other contract, it is enforceable in a court of law.
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