HHS Giving States Millions of Taxpayer Dollars to ‘Help Consumers File Complaints’ Against Their Health Plans

Susan Jones
CNSNews.com
10/20/2010

CNSNews.com) – President Obama’s Health and Human Services Department on Tuesday announced nearly $30 million in grants to “help consumers see the benefits” of the Democrats’ new health care law.

Those “benefits” include helping consumers file appeals and grievances against their existing health insurance plans.

HHS says the $30 million will go to state consumer assistance programs that help Americans who have questions or concerns about their health insurance.

Specifically, the grants will help consumers:

— enroll in health coverage;
— file complaints and appeals against their health plans (see examples below);
— educate consumers about their rights and empower them to take action; and
— track consumer complaints to help identify problems and strengthen enforcement…

…Altogether, 35 states, four territories and the District of Columbia applied for and will receive grant money. (For a full summary of how each State or Territory will use their new resources, click here.)…

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