Escalating concerns about health plan denials in California are prompting new legislative scrutiny as families and providers report growing barriers to timely mental health care. State Sen. Scott Wiener (D‐San Francisco) has introduced SB 363, a measure aimed at forcing greater transparency from insurers whose coverage denials are increasingly being overturned on appeal. Providers say the trend is contributing to delays and disruptions that can be especially harmful for young people with behavioral health needs.
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