Kern Health Consumer Center

¿Necesita un intérprete para cuidado médico? Aprenda sobre sus derechos a un intérprete en los planes de salud de California y consejos para ayudar a consumidores agarrar servicios de interpretación y traducción en su lenguaje. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLOlW8Pw4xI&nohtml5=False

Need an interpreter for medical care? Learn about your rights to an interpreter in California health plans and tips to help consumers get interpretation and translation services in their language. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8vMnIYXfi4&feature=youtu.be

Jose Luis Yanez, Jr., 36, of Bakersfield, is charged with one felony count of grand theft and one felony count of embezzlement for allegedly stealing consumers' premiums and not placing the coverage they purchased. The Department of Insurance is concerned there may be more victims in this case and is urging consumers who purchased insurance from Yanez to contact their insurer and verify their coverage. http://www.insurance.ca.gov//0100-p/2016/release032-16.cfm

Experts say that sitting is one of the biggest factors contributing to obesity and heart disease and that people need to get up and get moving. http://spr.ly/6180BcGuy

Did you know that the Every Woman Counts program provides free clinical breast exams, mammograms, pelvic exams, and Pap tests? If you earn $1980 a month or less as a single person, or $4050 a month or less for a family of 4 you may qualify. Call 1-800-511-230 for more information. http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/servic/Cancer/ewc/Pages/default.aspx

If your health plan denies a treatment, you can apply for an Independent Medical Review. You can apply by clicking the link below. For assistance, call our office at 1-800-906-3982.

DID YOU KNOW: 20 million Americans have health insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act, including LGBTQ people. Learn more about using your coverage to #BeOutBeHealthy and share your own #HealthySelfie!

Medi-Cal covers low-income adults, families with children, seniors, persons with disabilities, children in foster care as well as former foster youth up to age 26, and pregnant women. You can sign up to enroll all year!

What can you do if you are denied care by your health plan or doctor? Learn more about how to file and Independent Medical Review with the Department of Managed Health Care by watching the video below. You can also contact us for help by calling 1-800-906-3982.

Hundreds of thousands of low-income, undocumented children in California will be eligible to enroll in full-scope health coverage through Medi-Cal starting on May 1 under legislation approved last year. http://ww2.kqed.org//california-faces-challenges-enrollin/

What should you do if you do not believe you are getting what you need under Medi-Cal for cancer prevention or treatment? The Health Consumer Alliance (HCA) can help. Call us at 1-888-906-3982 to talk to a local health consumer advocate!

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