Our Resource Information Center is provided to make available a wide variety of information for the visitors to our site. Included are California state resources as well as regulatory agencies. We have also provided information on workers' compensation insurance and claims issues intended for both business owners as well as employees. The federal resource area is valuable information which is not specific to the state of California. We hope you find this section beneficial and we thank you for visiting!
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California State Agencies and Resources:
California Department of Insurance - Offers tips and resources for finding an insurance agent.
Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) - Oversees and regulates all managed health care (HMOs and related products) in the state of California. The DMHC Help Center can be contacted at (888) HMO -2219 and is a resource for Californians who are having difficulty resolving a problem with their health plan.
California Department of Health Services - Provides phone numbers and links to local health departments that often provide reduced cost clinical services to uninsured residents of California.
California Department of Insurance (CDI) - Regulates many types of insurance in California. Also assists consumers, aids in the licensing of insurance agents or brokers, and serves as a source of information on the laws that regulate the insurance industry. CDI is able to confirm that an agent or broker has a license and to research an insurer's performance. The complaint hotline is (800) 927 - HELP and offers help to consumers in resolving complaints against CDI-regulated insurance products.
Medi-Cal - California's state Medicaid program, providing health care coverage for low income families and individuals who lack other health insurance. General information can be reached at (888) 747 - 1222.
Rules Governing California's Small Group Health Insurance Market. This issue brief describes the rationale for having special rules that apply to the small group health insurance market, summarizes California's small group market rules, and puts these rules in the broader context of other market forces.
California Workers' Compensation Resources:
California Division of Workers' Compensation - Monitors administration of workers' compensation claims, and provides administrative and judicial services to assist in resolving disputes that arise in connection with claims for workers' compensation benefits. Contact at (800) 736 - 7401.
California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation - This joint labor-management body oversees the health and safety and workers' compensation systems in the state of California. This commission also recommends legislative or administrative modifications to improve their operation.
Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California - This independent, nonprofit association is made up of California workers' compensation insurance companies. The site contains a glossary, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to related sites. Contact is (888) 229 – 2472.
Federal Agencies and Resources:
Bureau of Primary Health Care – Online directory available from this federal agency for clinics providing care for uninsured individuals nationwide. Includes other health clinic information relevant to your area. Contact them at (888) 275-4772.
Medicare Information – US Government site for people eligible for Medicare (65 years of age and older and some disabled individuals who are under 65 yrs old). Extensive information on Medicare topics. Toll free contact at (800) 633 – 4227.
U.S. Census Bureau - Information on health insurance coverage. Data Revision March 2007.
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