Should I notify my insurance company when I am hospitalized?

Should I notify my insurance company when I am hospitalized?

Arthur Shorr (Former COO and SVP of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) gives expert video advice on: Will my insurance company cover my emergency hospital visit?; Should I notify my insurance company when I am hospitalized? and more...

Some insurance plans require that you notify them when you're hospitalized, and if they do require that you notify them, you should absolutely comply to do that. If you fail to do so, they may deny the charges for your hospitalization. Again, it's very important for you to become familiar with your insurance policy and what your responsibilities are under that insurance policy.