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Health insurance hell: Why do I need a prior authorization?
Category: Health
Duration: 00:12:52
Publish Date: 2026-02-10 08:00:04
Description: Some medical procedures and treatments require prior authorization from your health insurance company, meaning you'll need pre-approval before you can receive care. This episode, health care reporter Sarah Boden shares tips on making the prior authorization process as smooth as possible — so you can save yourself frustration and get medical support sooner.

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