Insurance Denial & Bad Faith Blog
The latest legal cases, results and guides on insurance denials in Los Angeles and California.
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Kaiser Arbitration in California: A Guide for Los Angeles Members
Kaiser arbitration in California gets Attorney General oversight in 2027 under AB 1770. What it means for Los Angeles members with denied care.
Anthem’s $15M DMHC Fine: What It Means for California Patients
Anthem was fined $15 million by the DMHC over grievance failures. Learn what the penalty means for California patients facing wrongful denials.
The Next Generation of Weight-Loss Drugs Is Here. Will Health Insurers Cover Them?
Learn how insurers are handling coverage for Foundayo, Zepbound, and future obesity drugs, and when denials may lead to bad faith claims & punitive damages.
Denied Claims for New or Specialty Medications
Learn why insurers deny specialty medications, including GLP-1, cancer, and biologic drugs, and when those denials may constitute bad faith.
Anthem Tops the List of DMHC Enforcement Actions. No Other California Health Plan Even Comes Close.
California insurance bad faith attorneys Gianelli & Morris discuss why Anthem faces more DMHC enforcement actions than any other California health plan.
Blue Shield Fined $300,000 for Wrongfully Denying Newborn Care
DMHC recently fined Blue Shield $300,000 for denying newborn care claims. Learn what happened, your rights under California law, and available remedies.
Common Health Insurance Claim Denial Tactics Used by Major Insurers
California insurance bad faith lawyers discuss how insurers deny health claims, common tactics they use & what consumers can do when care is wrongfully denied.
Why Can’t Californians Get Timely Medical Appointments?
California insurance bad faith attorneys Gianelli & Morris discuss why so many Californians can’t seem to get timely medical appointments or access to care.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Bear the Brunt of Penalties for “Medical Necessity” Violations in 2025
California insurance bad faith attorneys Gianelli & Morris discuss over a million dollars in penalties levied against Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Anthem & others.
The Limited Role of the DMHC in Health Insurance Denials—and Why Legal Action May Still Be Necessary
California insurance bad faith attorneys Gianelli & Morris discuss the limited role DMHC plays in health insurance denials & why legal action may be necessary.
Why Proper Denial Notices Matter Under California Law
California insurance bad faith attorneys Gianelli & Morris on what form of notice is required when an insurance company denies a claim for coverage or benefits.
Anthem Began 2026 With a $15 Million Penalty from the California State Regulator, but More Enforcement Actions Keep Rolling in
California insurance bad faith lawyers Gianelli & Morris discuss several enforcement actions & administrative penalties levied against Anthem by the DMHC.
When Health Plans Violate Timely Access to Care Laws in California
California insurance bad faith attorneys Gianelli & Morris discuss timely access to care laws, how violations occur, medical consequences & legal remedies.
Department of Managed Health Care Hits Anthem with $15 Million Penalty and Corrective Action
California insurance bad faith attorneys Gianelli & Morris discuss a DMHC enforcement matter against Anthem including a $15 million penalty & corrective action.
How Medi-Cal’s Dysfunctional System Hurts Its Subscribers
California health insurance denial attorneys Gianelli & Morris explain how Medi-Cal’s dysfunction hurts subscribers through denials, delays & other failures.
How HMOs Delay Access to Care
California health insurance denial attorneys explain how features like the gatekeeper, capitation & cancellations lead HMOs to delay timely access to care.
Can AI Help You Fight an Insurance Denial?
California insurance bad faith attorneys Gianelli & Morris discuss using AI tools to draft an appeal letter when your claim is denied, their benefits & limits.
Timely Access to Care in California: Lessons from Real-World DMHC Case Studies
California insurance bad faith lawyers at Gianelli & Morris analyze two case studies demonstrating enforcement actions against insurers on timely access to care.
Timely Access to Care: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How California Law Protects You
California insurance bad faith lawyers at Gianelli & Morris explain the legal requirements for health insurers & health plans to provide timely access to care.
Health Insurance Legal Claims in California
Los Angeles insurance bad faith attorneys Gianelli & Morris help people across California get medical care & compensation when their claim was unfairly denied.
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