Question:
Does ever state have their own insurance commissioner?

I have been denied twice by my insurance company and I would like to find out if my state has a commissoner I can turn to.    — Carlene B. (posted on June 11, 2000)

June 11, 2000
Well, I am not sure what state you are from. I am from MI and we have a State HMO Task Force who reports to the Director. In my insurance policy book it tells how to appeal to them if I have exhausted all of my appeals to the insurance company. I ended up hiring Walter Lindstrom during my appeal process with the insurance company, an attorney from CA who specializes in getting approvals for this surgery. He came with me to appeal before the HMO Task Force and WE WON! Anyway, to make this long story short. I would look through my insurance booklet and see what it says about the appeal process. You could also contact www.obesitylaw.com and see if they have any suggestions in regards to your state. Hope this helps a little. My prayers are with you. Remember it is worth the fight! Don't give up no matter what!
   — Cindy M.

June 11, 2000
Yes, each state has their own.. Here is a link that has all the states just click on yours... <p> <a href="http://members.tripod.com/proagency/insurance3.html">Insurance Commission</a><br> <p> for more information, link and recipes, visit my profile page...
   — Victoria B.

June 11, 2000
yes, each state does have a Insurance Commissioner. MY advice to you would be to definatly contact that office. Anthem BC/BS denied me 2 ties as well. I sought out the help of my states (KY) commissioner and within 2 weeks I had an approval. And surgery is set for July 7th.Deffinatly try this before seeking out any legal help, Insurance commissioner is FREE.
   — STAR W.