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Obtain a copy of the denial leƩer to include as an aƩachment with your leƩer  \n2. If available, get a copy of the health plan coverage policy by  \na. RequesƟng a copy directly from the health plan  \nb. Accessing a copy from the health plan’s website  \nc. ContacƟng Support Path® to request a copy, if available  \n3. Compare the paƟent’s medical history with the health plan’s medical coverage criteria, if one is available  \nDetermine if a leƩer is needed (reasons why a leƩer would be needed)  \n􀁸 This leƩer will be used in support of an iniƟal submission to request approval of an HCV product  \n􀁸 Treatment was denied because of missing informaƟon  \nNote: The payer’s denial leƩer may be referenced in the appeal leƩer to the payer and added as an enclosure  \nNote: If you have the missing informaƟon available for submission, you may have the opƟon to resubmit the authorizaƟon request with the missing informaƟon and request a redeterminaƟon instead of an appeal, thus saving an appeal opƟon that may be needed later.  \n Key ConsideraƟons  \n1. Be direct and precise:  \na. Lead with the headline  \nb. State your request from the onset and provide the diagnosis history for the treatment of HepaƟƟs C and the relevant disease state up front  \nc. If other diagnosƟc histories are contribuƟng factors, list those in appropriate secƟons of the leƩer  \n2. Make it organized and explain why you disagree with the denial:  \na. Explain the medical criteria used to make the decision to treat  \nb. If the criteria doesn’t match the criteria required in the health plan’s medical coverage policy, explain why the decision was made to treat the paƟent with the requested product  \nc. As the treaƟng healthcare provider, this is an opportunity to educate  \n3. Support your request with evidence:  \na. Include documentaƟon of the paƟent’s treatment history and illness  \nb. Include all appropriate informaƟon to support treatment  \nc. Include prior therapies and treatment outcomes  \nd. Include test results and diagnosƟc studies to support the appropriateness of the prescribed therapy and aƩach all test results as enclosures  \ne. Your leƩer may be beƩer understood with copies of peer‐reviewed literature and/or copies of clinical trial outcomes  \n4. Exercise independent clinical judgment and provide accurate informaƟon: Accurate compleƟon of applicable documentaƟon is the responsibility of the provider and the paƟent. The healthcare provider should exercise independent clinical judgment at all Ɵmes  \nNote: Keep a copy of all informaƟon you submit.  \nThis sample leƩer is for general informaƟon purposes only and is not intended as, and does not consƟtute, legal reimbursement, business, clinical, or other advice. Use of this template or the informaƟon in this template does not guarantee reimbursement for coverage. Coverage and reimbursement may vary significantly by payer plan, paƟent, and other factors. The informaƟon provided is not intended to be a subsƟtute for or to influence the independent clinical decision of the prescribing healthcare professional. Responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of informaƟon included in any communicaƟon between the healthcare provider and the payer remains solely with the healthcare provider.  \n© 2025 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All right reserved. US‐ADMP‐0779 06/25  \nSAMPLE  \nThis leƩer is only intended as a TEMPLATE LeƩer of Medical Necessity/Medical ExcepƟon request for HCV products and may be used or referred to at the  \ndiscreƟon of the healthcare provider.  \nINSTRUCTIONS: MUST BE ON HEALTHCARE PROVIDER’S LETTERHEAD AND MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY THE HEALTHCARE PROVIDER WHEN  \nUSED.  \n[Healthcare Provider’s LeƩer Head]  \n[Insert Date]  \n[Medical Director]  \n[Insurance Company Name]  \n[Insurance Company Address]  \n[City, State ZIP]  \nRE: [LeƩer of Medical Necessity or Medical ExcepƟon request for (product name) (generic name)]  \nPaƟent Name: [In","cbCaio5IX0QrlHMW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaio5IX0QrlHMW","pdf",173549,"English","# Preparing an Effective Letter of Medical Necessity\n## Obtain Denial Letter and Coverage Policy\n## Compare Medical History With Coverage Criteria\n## Key Considerations for Writing the Letter\n## Request Content, Evidence, and Provider Judgment\n## Template Letter Fields and Enclosures","[{\"question\":\"What documents should be included with the Letter of Medical Necessity / Medical Exception request?\",\"answer\":\"Include the payer’s denial letter as an attachment, and provide supporting documentation such as the patient’s treatment history, illness details, prior therapies and outcomes, and relevant test results as enclosures.\"},{\"question\":\"How should the letter address the health plan’s denial and coverage criteria?\",\"answer\":\"State the request and diagnosis history upfront, explain the medical criteria used for the decision to treat, and clearly describe why the decision to treat is warranted when criteria differ from the health plan’s coverage policy.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the letter in the submission process?\",\"answer\":\"The letter supports an initial submission to request approval of an HCV product, especially when treatment was denied due to missing information, and it provides evidence and rationale for the treatment recommendation.\"}]","Letter of Medical Necessity - Medical Exception Request for HCV Products | PDF",1789525258]