Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug that is particularly effective as an immunosuppressant drug. It is used to treat certain inflammatory diseases (such as moderate allergic reactions), some autoimmune diseases, and (at higher doses) some types of cancer, but it has significant adverse effects.
denial of claim. DEFINITION: Denial of claim is the refusal of an insurance company or carrier to honor a request by an individual (or his or her provider) to pay for health care services obtained from a health care professional.
If your health insurance company paid your medical bills while your personal injury claim was in process, or a medical provider treated you without requiring immediate payment, they may have a legitimate lien against your settlement. Federal and state law supports these liens and your duty to pay, or satisfy them.