Certifynd ABA

Carelon Behavioral Health

place Boston, MA 500+ employees

shield Overall Risk Level

error High Risk
flagActive federal class-action lawsuit (SDNY) alleging 'ghost network' deceptive provider directory practices affecting 1M+ NYSHIP/Empire Plan members; court denied motion to dismiss, allowing key claims to proceed (2026)
flagThird class action filed in under a year against Carelon/Elevance/Anthem over provider network adequacy
flagBBB complaint themes: claims processing delays, coverage denials, unresponsive customer service, billing errors
flagNot BBB accredited despite A+ rating
flagCalifornia DMHC enforcement action listing exists for Carelon Behavioral Health of California
gavelPollock Cohen LLP / Walden Macht Haran & Williams class action (filed April 2025, SDNY) alleging false advertising and deceptive network adequacy claims; court allowed key claims to proceed in April 2026
policyAllegations of publishing inaccurate/inflated provider directories ('ghost networks') to lure members into plans
BBB RatingA+

psychology Employee Sentiment

5.6

out of 10

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Good work-life balance
  • add_circle Solid pay for the position
  • add_circle Good benefits and decent time off
  • add_circle Remote work flexibility

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Unprofessional/toxic management culture
  • remove_circle High caseload/workload (reported 3-4x normal)
  • remove_circle High turnover
  • remove_circle Slow, bureaucratic claims and administrative processes
  • remove_circle Limited career advancement clarity