Tennessee Insurance Commissioner
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
Contact information
- Agency: Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
- Title: Commissioner
- Phone: (800) 342-4029
- Address: 500 James Robertson Parkway, Davy Crockett Tower, Nashville, TN 37243
- File a complaint: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/insurance/consumer-resources/file-a-complaint.html
- External review: https://www.tn.gov/commerce/insurance/consumer-resources/external-review.html
Balance billing & surprise billing protection
Federal NSA primary.
External review & appeal help
External review within 4 months.
How DenialHelp fits in
The governing notice and plan determine whether internal review must be completed before an external request. DenialHelp helps organize the notice, candidate evidence, and a draft for patient and clinician review. Verify the current route and filing instructions with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance or other authority that governs the case.
Frequently asked questions
How do I file an insurance complaint in Tennessee?
File online at https://www.tn.gov/commerce/insurance/consumer-resources/file-a-complaint.html or call (800) 342-4029. Most states will investigate insurance company conduct, send the complaint to the insurer for a written response, and report findings to you.
What is the external review process in Tennessee?
External review within 4 months. Submit a request at https://www.tn.gov/commerce/insurance/consumer-resources/external-review.html.
Does Tennessee protect against surprise balance billing?
Federal NSA primary.
What if my appeal is denied by Tennessee insurance company?
After internal appeal denial, you can request external review through the state insurance department or its contracted Independent Review Organization (IRO). External review decisions are typically binding on the insurer. You can also file a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance regardless of appeal status.
Appeal your Tennessee health insurance denial
Upload the current notice to organize a reviewable draft. Confirm the applicable internal and external review route with the notice and current state or federal source.
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