Persius/hicric huggingface dataset:
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that Medicare will not pay for dental services. Dental services are items and services involving 
the care, treatment, filling, removal or replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting the teeth. Medicare 
defines "structures directly supporting the teeth" as the periodontium, which includes the gingivae, 
dentogingival junction, periodontal membrane, cementum of the teeth, and alveolar process. You can find this 
rule in the SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The contract 
says that the Plan covers certain dental services as a supplemental (extra) benefit. This benefit includes 
coverage only when services are received from the assigned Dentist Provider with the Plan. You can find this 
information on page 100 of the Plan?s 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that Medicare pays for services only when they are furnished by a provider or supplier enrolled in 
the Medicare program. You can find this rule at Program Integrity Manual, Chapter 15, Section 15.1. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan 
contract says that while you can get your care from an out-of-network provider, the provider must be eligible to 
participate in Medicare. Except for emergency care, we cannot pay a provider who has opted out of or been 
excluded or precluded from the Medicare Program. If you go to a provider who is not eligible to participate in 
Medicare, you will be responsible for the full cost of the services you receive. Check with your provider before 
receiving services to confirm that they are eligible to participate in Medicare. You can find this information on 
page 3-4 of the plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that plans may choose the networks of providers available to enrollees and may require enrollees 
to obtain authorization before receiving services. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.112(a) and in 
the Medicare Managed Care Manual, Chapter 1, Section 20.2. 
 
The rules say that Medicare Advantage Plans may not make payment directly or indirectly for Medicare 
covered services furnished to a Medicare beneficiary by a physician or provider  who has opted out of 
Medicare or who is not eligible to accept Medicare payment. You can find this rule at 42 CFR ?422.220 and 
Medicare Benefit Policy Manual Ch. 15 ?40.37. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that enrollees will not acquire ownership of rented DME items no matter how many 
copayments you make for the item while a member of our plan. Under certain limited circumstances we will 
transfer ownership of the DME item to you. Call Customer Care (phone numbers are printed on the back cover 
of this booklet) to find out about the requirements you must meet and the documentation you need to provide. 
You can find this on pate 54 of the 2020 Evidence of Coverage.  
 
The Plan contract says that prior authorization rules may apply for durable medical equipment. You can find 
this on page 69 of the 2020 Evidence of Coverage.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that a Medicare plan may restrict members to a network of providers as long as medically 
necessary covered care is accessible and available through this network. The rules say that the Plan must 
arrange for specialty care outside of the Plan provider network when network providers are unavailable or 
inadequate to meet a member's medical needs. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.112(a)(3). 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan 
contract says that, with limited exceptions, members of the Plan must use network providers to get medical care 
and services. The only exceptions are emergencies, urgently needed care when the network is not available 
(generally, when the enrollee is out of the area), out-of-area dialysis services, and cases in which the Plan 
authorizes the use of out-of-network providers. You can find this information on page 41 of the Evidence of 
Coverage.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost-sharing information 
(such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and 
(b). 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan 
contract also says that there is a $198 deductible for vision care. The Plan contract also says that after the 
deductible has been met there is a 0-20% coinsurance for vision care. You can find this information on pages 
57-58 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost-sharing information 
(such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and 
(b). 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan 
contract also says that there is $198 deductible that must be paid before the Plan will pay their share for 
Outpatient diagnostic tests. You can find this information on page 1 of the Plan's 2020 Schedule of Cost 
Sharing.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that Medicare will not pay for dental services. Dental services are items and services involving 
the care, treatment, filling, removal or replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting the teeth. Medicare 
defines "structures directly supporting the teeth" as the periodontium, which includes the gingivae, 
dentogingival junction, periodontal membrane, cementum of the teeth, and alveolar process. You can find this 
rule in the SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The contract 
says that the Plan covers certain dental services as a supplemental (extra) benefit. This benefit does not include 
coverage of topical application of fluoride varnish (D1206). You can find this information in the Plan's Dental 
Supplemental Codes Quick Reference Guide.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that Medicare will not pay for dental services. Dental services are items and services involving 
the care, treatment, filling, removal or replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting the teeth. Medicare 
defines "structures directly supporting the teeth" as the periodontium, which includes the gingivae, 
dentogingival junction, periodontal membrane, cementum of the teeth, and alveolar process. You can find this 
rule in the SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The contract 
says that the Plan covers certain dental services as a supplemental (extra) benefit. This benefit includes 2 
cleanings per plan year. You can find this information on page 1 of the Plan?s 2020 Dental Addendum.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules state that therapeutic continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and related supplies are covered by 
Medicare when all of the following coverage criteria are met: 
  1. The beneficiary has diabetes mellitus, 
  2. The beneficiary has been using a blood glucose monitor (BGM) and performing frequent (four or more 
times a day) testing, 
  3. The beneficiary is insulin-treated with multiple (three or more) daily injections of insulin or a Medicare-
covered continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) pump, 
  4. The beneficiary?s insulin treatment regimen requires frequent adjustment by the beneficiary on the basis of 
BGM or CGM testing results. 
 
You can find this information in the Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Glucose Monitors, L33822. This 
LCD is effective for services provided on or after January 1, 2020. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost-sharing information 
(such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and 
(b). 
 
The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say 
that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to 
an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan 
contract says that enrollees must pay a $30 copayment for each specialist visit for Medicare-covered services. 
Covered services include certain telehealth services including consultation, diagnosis, and treatment by a 
physician or practitioner for patients in certain rural areas or other locations approved by Medicare. 
You can find this information on page 97 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that Medicare will not pay for dental services. Dental services are items and services involving 
the care, treatment, filling, removal or replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting the teeth. Medicare 
defines "structures directly supporting the teeth" as the periodontium, which includes the gingivae, 
dentogingival junction, periodontal membrane, cementum of the teeth, and alveolar process. You can find this 
rule in the SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The contract 
says that the Plan covers certain dental services as a supplemental (extra) benefit. This benefit does not include 
coverage for the porcelain/ceramic crown (D2740), core buildup (D2950), and gingivectomy or gingivoplasty 
for restorative procedure (D4212). You can find this information on pages 90-101 of the Plan?s 2020 Evidence 
of Coverage (EOC).
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost-sharing information 
(such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and 
(b). 
 
The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say 
that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to 
an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan 
contract says that enrollees must pay 20% coinsurance for in-network durable medical equipment (DME) and 
supplies. You can find this information in Chapter 4 on page 4-17 of the Plan's 2020 EOC.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can 
find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that a Medicare plan may restrict members to a network of providers as long as medically necessary 
covered care is accessible and available through this network. The rules say that the Plan must arrange for specialty care 
outside of the Plan provider network when network providers are unavailable or inadequate to meet a member's medical 
needs. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.112(a)(3). 
 
The rules say that in order for acupuncture to be covered, it must be provided by a physician, physicians? assistant, nurse 
practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or auxiliary personnel as long as they have a masters or doctoral level degree in 
acupuncture or Oriental Medicine from an accredited school, and a current active license to practice acupuncture.  You 
can find this rule at Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual Section 30.3.3. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says 
that, with limited exceptions, members of the Plan must use network providers to get medical care and services. The only 
exceptions are emergencies, urgently needed care when the network is not available (generally, when the enrollee is out 
of the area), out-of-area dialysis services, and cases in which the Plan authorizes the use of out-of-network providers. 
You can find this information on page 7 of the Evidence of Coverage.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. You can 
find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that plans may choose the networks of providers available to enrollees and may require enrollees to obtain 
authorization before receiving services. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.112(a) and in the Medicare 
Managed Care Manual, Chapter 1, Section 20.2. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan contract says 
that, with limited exceptions, members of the Plan must use network providers to get medical care and services. The only 
exceptions are emergencies, urgently needed care when the network is not available (generally, when the enrollee is out 
of the area), out-of-area dialysis services, and cases in which the Plan authorizes the use of out-of-network providers. 
You can find this information on page 43 of the Evidence of Coverage.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that Medicare pays only for ambulance transport. Ambulance vehicles must be designed and 
equipped to meet certain requirements. The vehicle must have emergency warning lights, sirens, 
communications equipment, a stretcher, linens, emergency medical supplies, oxygen equipment and other life-
saving equipment. The vehicle also must be staffed with two people, one of whom is certified as an emergency 
medical technician. Medicare will not pay for transport by vehicles that do not meet these requirements. You 
can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 410.41. 
 
The rules say that plans may offer a supplemental benefit to provide transport not covered by original 
Medicare. The transport offered must be used only for the enrollee's health care needs, such as transport to the 
doctor?s office. The transport must be arranged or directly provided by the health plan. The transport may not 
be used for other than health-related purposes. You can find this rule in the Medicare Managed Care Manual, 
Chapter 4, Section 30.3. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The contract 
says that the Plan covers routine, non-ambulance transportation as a supplemental (extra) benefit. This benefit 
covers 24 one-way trips every year to plan approved locations. You can find this information on page 95 of the 
Plan?s 2020 Evidence of Coverage.
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say a health plan must disclose to its enrollees in clear, accurate terms all cost-sharing information 
(such as copayments, deductibles and coinsurance). You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.111(a) and 
(b). 
 
The rules say that a copayment is a fixed amount charged to an enrollee on a per-service basis. The rules say 
that coinsurance is a fixed percentage of the total amount paid for a health care service that can be charged to 
an enrollee on a per-service basis. You can find this rule at 42 CFR Section 422.2. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The Plan 
contract says that enrollees must pay a 20% copayment for durable medical equipment. You can find this 
information on page 8 of the Plan's 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that Medicare will not pay for dental services. Dental services are items and services involving 
the care, treatment, filling, removal or replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting the teeth. Medicare 
defines "structures directly supporting the teeth" as the periodontium, which includes the gingivae, 
dentogingival junction, periodontal membrane, cementum of the teeth, and alveolar process. You can find this 
rule in the SSA, Section 1862(a)(12) and Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 15, Section 150. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules. The contract 
says that the Plan covers certain dental services as a supplemental (extra) benefit. This benefit includes certain 
endodontic (root canal) services, limited to those described by codes D3310, D3320, and D3330. You can find 
this information on page 4-55 of the Plan?s 2020 Evidence of Coverage (EOC).
Appeal type: unknown
Decision: unknown

The rules say that plans must pay for a medical service or item if regular Medicare would pay for it in this case. 
You can find this rule at 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 422.101. 
 
The rules say that molecular pathology procedures (Tier 1 and Tier 2) may be eligible for coverage when ALL 
of the following criteria are met: 
 
-Alternative laboratory or clinical tests to definitively diagnose the disorder/identify the condition are 
unavailable or results are clearly equivocal; AND 
-Availability of a clinically valid test, based on published peer reviewed medical literature; AND 
-Testing assay(s) are Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved/cleared or if LDT (lab developed test) or 
LDT protocol or FDA modified test(s) the laboratory documentation should support assay(s) of analytical 
validity and clinical utility; AND 
-Results of the testing must directly impact treatment or management of the Medicare beneficiary; AND 
-For testing panels, including but not limited to, multiple genes or multiple conditions, and in cases where a 
tiered approach/method is clinically available, testing would be covered ONLY for the number of genes or test 
that are reasonable and necessary to obtain necessary information for therapeutic decision making; AND 
-Individual has not previously received genetic testing for the disease/condition. (In general, diagnostic genetic 
testing for a disease should be performed once in a lifetime.) Exceptions include clinical scenarios whereby 
repeat testing of somatically-acquired mutations (for example, pre- and post- therapy) may be required to 
inform appropriate therapeutic decision-making. 
 
You can find this rule in Local Coverage Determination (LCD): Molecular Pathology Procedures (L35000) - 
Effective July 1, 2020. 
 
If you want to read these Medicare rules, you can go to this website www.medicareappeal.com. 
 
The Plan contract says that the Plan covers items and services in accordance with Medicare rules.