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    HealthCare.gov
    Phone: 1-877-696-6775 toll-free
    Web Address: www.healthcare.gov
     

    This U.S. Health and Human Services website has information and tools about health insurance and the health care system. For example, you can find quality of care ratings for hospitals and other medical centers. You can learn about health care reform in America and health insurance options. You'll also find tips and tools for staying healthy.


    Medicare Rights Center
    520 Eighth Avenue
    North Wing, 3rd Floor
    New York, NY 10018
    Phone: 1-800-333-4114
    Fax: (212) 869-3532
    Email: info@medicarerights.org
    Web Address: www.medicarerights.org
     

    The Medicare Rights Center is a national, nonprofit organization that helps people make the best use of Medicare. The center provides resources and information to help people understand Medicare and its benefits in order to get quality health care.


    Patient Advocate Foundation
    421 Butler Farm Road
    Hampton, VA 23666
    Phone: 1-800-532-5274
    Fax: (757) 873-8999
    Email: help@patientadvocate.org
    Web Address: www.patientadvocate.org
     

    The Patient Advocate Foundation provides resources, information, and other services regarding access to health care and health insurance. This foundation helps patients resolve financial issues relating to health care costs.




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