What can I do if I get a medical bill?

You may be able to get help paying your bills. Read the brochures that fits your situation.

• What are my rights if I have Medi-Cal?
• Sample letter to a Medi-Cal provider.
• What are my rights if my child has Healthy Families?
• If you have no health insurance, ask these questions.

Here are some other tips for fighting a bill and tips for avoiding bills. HCA also has an advocates brief on New Limitations on Hospital Billing & Collections with sample letters to hospitals, collection agencies, and to DHS to help consumers get financial assistance and tips for Reading & Negotiating A Client's Medical Bills.

Where can I get more help?

The Health Consumer Alliance helps people get the health care they need. We can help you with your legal problems getting health care. Click on Local Centers to find the Health Consumer Center near you.