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Navigating the Maze of Medical Bills
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Navigating the Maze of Medical Bills
The following organizations and Web sites can help you troubleshoot difficulties with your medi-cal bills.
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
This Web site provides contact information for every state’s insurance commissioner.
Medical Billing Advocates of America
(504) 904-5872
On this Web site, click on “Find an Advocate” to locate medical bill advocates — professionals who look for errors in medical bills — in your state. Some medical bill advocates charge hourly rates, from $50 to $175, for their services; others take a commission on any money their work saves you.
Medicare Fraud or Abuse
(800) HHS-TIPS (447-8477)
Use this Web site or phone number to report Medicare fraud or abuse. (For general coverage ques-tions, use the phone number on your Medicare card.)
