Insurance denials can devastate mental health patients. California is ...

California lawmakers are considering several bills that would lead to more oversight of mental health insurance denials. Illustration by Gabriel Hongsdusit, CalMatters By Jocelyn Wiener , CalMatters ... Read More

Law proposed to make California health insurers explain claim denials ...

In California, there’s no way to know how often insurers deny care, which health experts say is especially troubling as mental health needs are reaching crisis levels among children and young ... Read More

Mental Health Coverage Denied? It May Be Because Your ... - ProPublica

We’re Investigating Mental Health Care Access. Share Your Insights. ProPublica’s reporters want to talk to mental health providers, health insurance insiders and patients as we examine the U.S ... Read More

Tips for navigating health insurance denials and other frustrations

Feb. 18— Most people entering the hospital, whether they're seeking mental health care or going to a doctor's appointment, have more to worry about than just insurance. "There's a ... Read More

Insurance denials can devastate mental health patients. California is ...

The sweeping Mental Health Protection Act, AB 384, would prevent health plans from requiring prior authorization for inpatient care for mental health and substance use treatment. Read More

Tips for navigating health insurance denials and other frustrations

For those facing denied coverage, unexpected charges or just confusion with the insurance process, here are some tips to help navigate the health insurance landscape. 1. Know your rights and ... Read More

Insurance Denials Can Devastate Mental Health Patients. California Is ...

Health plans are required to cover medically necessary health and mental health care. But what constitutes medical necessity? A bill by Democratic Fresno state Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula , AB 980 ... Read More

Insurance denials can devastate mental health patients. California is ...

Insurance denials can devastate mental health patients. California is considering how to fix that “Everybody’s been denied some form of care,” said one California mental health advocate. Read More

Insurance Denials Can Devastate Mental Health Patients. California Is ...

Frustrated Californians have long complained that they can't get their health plans to cover desperately needed mental health treatment. These days, state lawmakers appear to be hearing them ... Read More