What is a requirement for reimbursement requests to be eligible?

For reimbursement requests to be eligible, it is essential that the costs submitted are directly related to the claim in question. This means that any expenses being claimed for reimbursement need to have a clear connection to the specific claim filed. For example, if the claim involves medical treatment or repairs, only those expenses that are necessary and relevant to treating the injury or repairing the damage covered by the insurance should qualify for reimbursement.

While pre-approval from the insurer can sometimes be a requirement for certain policies, it is not universally applicable to all reimbursement requests. Similarly, the stipulation regarding a minimum claim threshold, such as requiring reimbursements to exceed a specific dollar amount like $100, is not a standard requirement for all claims. Additionally, if claims must be closed to qualify for reimbursement, it could create barriers for legitimate expenses incurred during the claims process, which can impede timely assistance to the claimant. Thus, establishing that costs must be related to the claim is a foundational principle in the reimbursement process.