Benefits Counseling (If You Do Not Need Legal Representation at This Time)
If you have not experienced discrimination, but are having a hard time trying to figure out your benefits or insurance options, here are three sources of counseling:
Your local Protection and Advocacy, Inc., provides benefits counseling. Inside California, call 1-800-776-5746. Outside of California, visit the NICHCY website to find a list of disability-related agencies in your state (this list will also include your state's version of Protection and Advocacy, though it may go by a different name).
For Medicare issues, your local HICAP (in California) or SHIP (outside of California) provides Medicare advocacy. Inside California call 1-800-434-0222. Outside of California, you may visit the Medicare website to find the phone number in your state.
If you are concerned that you have been a victim of discrimination by an insurance company or benefits program (in any part of the nation), please let us know.
