Psych-Appeal

Psych-Appeal is a specialized healthcare advocacy firm and legal consultancy dedicated to representing patients and providers in mental health insurance claim disputes. The company focuses on ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and challenging wrongful denials of coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Founded by Meiram Bendat, who is both a licensed attorney and a psychotherapist, the firm provides expert consultation and appeal services to navigate complex insurance landscapes. Psych-Appeal is notably recognized for its leadership in landmark class-action litigation that has reshaped how insurers evaluate medical necessity for behavioral health services. Their work involves auditing insurance guidelines, providing legal support for individual appeals, and advocating for systemic policy changes to improve access to care.