California Department of Insurance
Your state insurance department can help you understand your rights, file complaints against insurers, and access external review processes.
Consumer Assistance Programs
Free programs that can help you understand your health coverage options and resolve insurance problems.
SHIP (Medicare Assistance)
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
Phone: 800-434-0222
Visit WebsiteMedicaid Resources
California Department of Health Care Services (Medi-Cal)
Phone:
800-541-5555
Website:
Visit Medicaid Website
External Review Available
California offers an independent external review process for health insurance denials. This is a free or low-cost way to have your denial reviewed by an independent third party.
Learn About External ReviewAdditional Resources
Other organizations that may be able to help with health coverage issues.
Health Consumer Alliance
Free help with health coverage problems
California Department of Managed Health Care
Regulates HMO and managed care plans
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