Step 1: Internal Review
Appealing with your health plan directly is the first step for a denied claim for coverage, treatment decision, or payment.
because the less care they give them,
the more money they make.
Kaiser 2024 financial snapshot
$6.1 Billion
Net Income
$1.6 Billion
Marketing and Advertisment
$12.6 Million
CEO compensation (2023)
Kaiser had cash & investments worth $66.3 billion in 2024.
In just five years between 2019 and 2024 Kaiser more than doubled its Net Worth from $35 billion to $74 billion.
Know your rights as a Hawaii healthcare patient
Know your healthcare bill of rights under state law in Hawaii – patients have the right:
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To ask for the health care treatment they think they need.
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To get details on what they can do if they disagree with a treatment denial decision.
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To be referred to a specialist under any health insurance plan.
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To an explanation of the illness from the doctor and treatment options.
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Insist and repeat your request for the healthcare treatment you think you need—It’s your right to ask!
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You don’t have to take “no” for an answer when it comes to your health treatment plan.
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You have the right to appeal certain health coverage or treatment decisions.
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Appealing can be a step toward approval.
If you’re unhappy with the treatment decisions made by Kaiser Permanente you can fight for the healthcare treatment service you feel you deserve.
Click on the links below to learn a little more about your options