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Health Consumer Information


California Managed Health Care Department Opens in new window
Information and assistance to California consumers on their health plans. Covers medical care, prescriptions, preventive testing and mental health services. --- hmohelp.ca.gov - Espanol - 中 文

Consumer Health Tips — Better Business Bureau Opens in new window
  • Prescription drugs, choosing an assisted living facility or nursing home, health insurance, etc.

Consumers and Patients Information — U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Opens in new window
  • Effective health care guides, easy Clinical Practice Guidelines, prescription guides, etc.
  • Español

Medicare.gov Opens in new window
  • Medicare coverage, health plan compare, participating physicians, etc.

Smart Patient Guide — Family Doctor Opens in new window
  • Managing your health care, understanding your health insurance, end-of-life issues, etc.

Quackwatch : 'Guide to Health Fraud, Quackery and Intelligent Decisions' Opens in new window



Complaints about Care


Complaint Information — California Medical Board Opens in new window

Problems and Complaints with Your Health Plan -- California Department of Managed Health Care Opens in new window
Information and assistance to California consumers on their health insurance plans, including the complaint process for HMOs. --- hmohelp.ca.gov - Espanol - 中 文


This page last updated October 07, 2009 by Web Team

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