For State help with appeals in California check out the following:
http://www.kff.org/consumerguide/CA.cfm
My 1st Denial took 3 months to get from UHC,
My 2nd Appeal denial took 30 days.
Now Im appealing to my Company's Benefits Committee since we are self insured.
Good Luck in Your Battle....If I can be of any help please let me know.