For individuals sought insurance coverage for residential or intensive outpatient treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders and were denied on the basis that they were not medically necessary based on policies between January 1, 2012 and March 5, 2017, you may be eligible for a potential reward from the Blue Shield of California Mental Health Coverage Class Action Lawsuit.
According to the lawsuit, Blue Shield was imposing improper restrictions on participants seeking coverage for mental health treatments. Blue Shield of California will pay $7 million as part of a settlement agreement to end a class action lawsuit. Thus, if you are eligible, automatically benefit from this lawsuit to receive your potential award!
Blue Shield of California Mental Health Coverage CAL
- Blue Shield of California Mental Health Coverage Claim Form
- Claim Form Deadline: no Claim Form deadline
- Who’s Eligible: policyholders who sought insurance coverage for residential or intensive outpatient treatment of psychiatric or substance use disorders whose claims were denied on the basis that they were not medically necessary based on policies
- Estimated Amount: Reimbursement for treatments, unless the total amount for all Class Members exceeds 75 percent of the settlement fund. If that occurs, Class Members will receive a pro rata share of the settlement fund
- Proof of Purchase: None
- Case Name & Number: Des Roches, et al. v. California Physicians’ Service, et al., Case No. 5:16-cv-02848, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division
How To File a Claim
- Head over to the Blue Shield of California Mental Health Coverage CAL
- Look over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Automatically benefit from this lawsuit
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Bottom Line
If you’re eligible, you will automatically be rewarded to receive your potential award! Don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements!