Renter’s insurance

Insurance policy that gives coverage for a dwelling occupied by a renter that gives coverage against explosion, fire, hail, riot/civil commotion, theft, vandalism, volcanic eruption, windstorm, and accidental discharge of steam from a heater.

Reopen

Term that refers to informal revisiting of a claim payment decision that has been made by a Medicare fiscal intermediary. Situations for reopening are (1) after appeal rights are exhausted, (2) after the time limit for requesting an appeal has expired, (3) 12 months to 4 years after the date of the initial decision, (4) when a decision is unfavorable, (5) to correct a clerical error for fraud, or (6) in response to a court order. Also called revisit .

Reopening

1. Remedial action taken after all appeal rights of a denied insurance claim are exhausted, to reexamine or question the correctness of a determination, a decision, or cost report otherwise final. 2. To resolicit an insurance plan to an employer for enrollment of his or her employees who were not previously enrolled.

Repairs

A method of indemnifying the claimant against loss of property. As for example, an automobile or a machinery may be damaged in an accident. Insurers may authorize repairs and pay the amount to the repairer Direct or reimburse the insured for the expenses paid by him on repairs.