They will contact you by letter within a week. All information is confidential. Contact the local media, including newspapers, and radio and television stations. Nearly all forms of media have a writer or reporter who covers consumer complaints to help people in their community resolve their problems. Get a lawyer.
Lawsuits can take years, and involve endless maneuvering.
Most people who go through the process say they underestimated how hard it would be, especially to relive the medical trauma. And then, of course, there is the possibility that you have a legitimate case but will be unable to prove it in court, or state laws may limit your right to collect. Nevertheless, legal help may be your last chance to get the care you need. Contact your local bar association to find an attorney skilled in insurance litigation. Try to remember that many managed care organizations are used to passive consumers.