Insurance Denials Leaving Families Without Vital Behavioral Health Care | SoCal Matters | PBS SoCal

Insurance Denials Leaving Families Without Vital Behavioral Health Care | SoCal Matters | PBS SoCal

Ryan Matlock sought residential care for fentanyl addiction but was denied continued insurance coverage. Days after being sent home, he died of an overdose. California law mandates mental health care coverage, yet families face devastating gaps. Advocates push for stronger oversight to prevent insurance denials from costing more lives.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Neil Chase
Tamara Gould
Angela Boisvert

PRODUCERS
Robert Meeks
Mia Henry
Colin Taylor

REPORTER
Jocelyn Wiener

EDITORS
Robert Meeks
Anthony Bibian

CALMATTERS EDITOR IN CHIEF
Kristen Go

PRODUCTION MANAGER
Robert McDonnell

SERIES BRANDING
Israel Mendez

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