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Allow Independent Redeterminations

The first level of appeal following a plan’s initial decision must be a truly independent and good-faith effort to determine coverage eligibility. This would better ensure that plans are accurately effectuating their coverage determination decisions. Congress should pass legislation requiring that a plan’s initial coverage decision be reviewed by an independent entity, rather than the plan itself. In addition, overturned decisions must trigger a review of the file and necessary employee training.