Claim Adjudication
/ˈkleɪm əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The judicial or administrative process of resolving the validity and amount of a claim.
The insurance company completed the claim adjudication to determine the payout.
Forms
- claim adjudication
- claim adjudications
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Commentary
Often involves evaluating evidence and applicable law or policy to decide entitlement and amount; precision in defining claim parameters is crucial to avoid ambiguity in adjudication.
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