Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones issues statement confirming Aetna investigation
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For Release: February 12, 2018
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Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones issues statement confirming Aetna investigation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — "I have directed the California Department of Insurance to open an investigation of allegations regarding Aetna's practices in denying claims and requests for prior authorization for care. The department is also investigating Aetna's utilization review process. If a health insurer is making decisions to deny coverage without a physician ever reviewing medical records that is a significant concern and could be a violation of the law. The department is seeking more information from Aetna about their claims denial process and I would encourage any Californians who are concerned that they might have been affected to contact the California Department of Insurance at 1-800-927-4357."Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones
The California Department of Insurance, established in 1868, is the largest consumer protection agency in California. Insurers collect $310 billion in premiums annually in California. Since 2011 the California Department of Insurance received more than 1,000,000 calls from consumers and helped recover over $469 million in claims and premiums. Please visit the Department of Insurance website at www.insurance.ca.gov. Non-media inquiries should be directed to the Consumer Hotline at 800-927-4357. Teletypewriter (TTY), please dial 800-482-4833.
