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PATIENTS RIGHTS

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The Department of Managed Health Care has information on patient rights when dealing with health plans.



Patient rights include:

  • The right to received care when you need it.
  • The right to choose your own doctor within your plan.
  • The right to see your medical records.
  • The right to keep your medical information private.
  • The right to file a complaint.

More information can be found on their website.


Department of Managed Health Care
980 9th Street, Suite 500
Sacramento, CA 95814-2725
(888) 466-2219
(916) 255-5241 Fax
www.hmohelp.ca.gov



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