California Treatment Advocacy Foundation Unveils Legal Referral Service to Assist Those Denied Substance Abuse Treatment [Professional Services Close – Up]

California Treatment Advocacy Foundation (CalTAF), a not-for- profit organization dedicated to improving access to chemical dependency treatment throughout the state of California, announced it has launched a program for California residents who have been improperly denied substance abuse treatment by their insurance company.

According to a release, the program provides access to a free statewide legal referral service to help them get the coverage.

"Despite the fact that most health insurance policies written in California already contain some provisions for substance abuse treatment, the system clearly isn't working as it should," said Phillip Greer, executive director of CalTAF. "Many insurers continue to impose unreasonable deductibles and co-payments or impose care guidelines that keep patients from receiving treatment at the level of intensity or for an amount of time that is universally accepted as necessary. Our legal referral service is there for people who have been unfairly denied treatment."

Under the program, an individual simply calls 1-888-8-CALTAF (1- 888-822-5823) for a free consultation. This consultation includes a legal review by a qualified attorney and advice about legal rights. If an individual has been improperly denied treatment, the caller is referred to an attorney with experience in insurance claims for further consultation. Individuals who elect to retain a specialized attorney to represent them will be responsible for any fees associated with this representation.

More information:

www.caltaf.org

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