US Medical Term · insurance
Notice of Action
Aviso de Acción
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Notice of Action |
| Spanish (Español) | Aviso de Acción |
| Chinese (中文) | 行动通知书 |
| Korean (한국어) | 조치 통보서 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Thông báo hành động |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Notice of Action |
| Portuguese (Português) | Aviso de ação |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | หนังสือแจ้งการดำเนินการ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 措置通知書 |
What it means
A Notice of Action (NOA) is a written document your Medicaid managed care plan or insurer must send when it takes an action affecting your benefits—such as denying a requested service, reducing your current coverage, or terminating your enrollment. The notice must explain the reason for the action, cite the specific rule or regulation behind it, and describe your right to appeal along with the deadline. Under Medicaid rules, you must receive advance notice before ongoing services are reduced or ended, giving you time to request that benefits continue while your appeal is pending. Read every NOA carefully and note the appeal deadline, because missing it can forfeit your right to challenge the decision.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
notice of action from your Medicaid plan
aviso de acción de su plan de Medicaid
coverage denial or reduction notice
aviso de denegación o reducción de cobertura
Medicaid NOA letter
carta de aviso de acción de Medicaid
Where you'll see it
Related terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026