In Reply to: Re: Need a dermatologist in Los Angeles posted by Michele on December 18, 2000 at 15:33:28:

Call the toll-free HMO complaint hotline
1 800 400-0815
for California if you experience problems with:

denial of care
difficulty getting referred to appropriate specialists
authorization delays
etc.

Though this is for California, they may be able to help you locate a hotline for your state.