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Health insurance hell: Why do I need a prior authorization?

Feb 10, 202612:52Science & Medicine

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 t...

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Health insurance hell: Why do I need a prior authorization? is an episode from Life Kit: Health by NPR. Some medical procedures and treatments require prior authorization from your health insurance company, meaning you'll need pre-approval...

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Published Feb 10, 2026, 12:52 long, audio available.

Health insurance hell: Why do I need a prior authorization?

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