June 1, 2026 [recipient name] [recipient address] Re: Formal Appeal of Claim #[claim number] — Amount in Dispute: $[amount disputed] Dear Appeals Department: I am writing to formally appeal your denial of the above-referenced claim. The stated reason for denial — "[denial reason]" — is inconsistent with my policy and the medical record. Facts: [facts] Requested resolution: [desired outcome] Please treat this letter as a formal first-level appeal under my plan's appeal procedures and applicable state and federal law (including ERISA where applicable). I request a written determination within the statutory timeframe. Sincerely, [user full name] [user address]
Illegal Medical Billing · New Mexico
Is a hospital denying you charity care you qualify for under hospital fair pricing law in New Mexico?
Freeze the bill, halt collections, and force the charges off your account.
Under federal law, this exact tactic violates IRS § 501(r) Financial Assistance Policy requirements. Charging an uninsured patient the full chargemaster rate while a Financial Assistance Policy exists — or pursuing collections without screening — violates § 501(r) and risks the hospital's tax-exempt status. Use our engine to generate a professional Medical Bill Appeal in under 60 seconds.
Your rights in New Mexico
Hospital billing departments rely on your confusion to collect illegal charges. Here is the exact consumer rights you hold over them right now.
Federal protection — IRS § 501(r) Financial Assistance Policy requirements
Nonprofit hospitals are federally required to maintain a written Financial Assistance Policy, screen patients for eligibility, and cap charges for FAP-eligible patients at 'amounts generally billed' to insured patients.
New Mexico adds: New Mexico Surprise Billing Protection Act, NMSA § 59A-57-1
Patient cost-share capped at in-network rate. State remedies stack on top of federal No Surprises Act protections.
Remedy
Mandatory FAP screening, retroactive discount to 'amounts generally billed,' and IRS Form 990 reporting exposure for the hospital.
Evidence to lock in your appeal
Save your income documentation, the hospital's published FAP, the application, and the denial letter. Note any income or asset thresholds the hospital cited.
Crucial tactic: If the hospital sends an illegal balance bill to a collector, sending a formal written dispute immediately flags the account as "contested" — halting credit reporting and pausing collection activity while their legal team reviews the statutory violations.
How to freeze your medical bill today
STEP 1
Input the bill details
Tell our engine the hospital, the date of service, and exactly what the billing tactic was. We map it to IRS § 501(r) Financial Assistance Policy requirements and the New Mexico Surprise Billing Protection Act, NMSA § 59A-57-1.
STEP 2
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The engine drafts a formal Medical Bill Appeal citing federal protections and New Mexico law, demanding an immediate audit and freeze.
STEP 3
Deploy the appeal
Download the professional PDF. Send it to the hospital's billing compliance officer and your insurance plan to trigger the mandatory dispute resolution process.
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