Note: Many phone numbers have people who speak a language other than English. In addition, websites are often translated or have pages in a different language for the consumer.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Tools to help people make more informed decisions and improve the quality of health care services
1-800-358-9295
www.ahrq.gov
Arizona Department of Insurance
Information on health insurance plans in Arizona
http://www.id.state.az.us/
Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Arizona
Information on insurance, including low-cost health care
www.healthinsuranceinfo.net
Health Choices
Information on choosing a health plan
www.healthchoices.org
Health Coverage Guide
Information on Arizona health insurance for small businesses, including cost estimates, tax savings and legal rights
www.healthcoverageguide.org
Health Rights Hotline
Information on choosing a health plan or medical group, understanding your benefits, and finding other health care resources
www.hrh.org/cag.html
Healthscope
Ratings for health plans, medical groups and hospitals in Arizona
www.healthscope.org
Internal Revenue Service
Form 969, for information on Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
1-888-829-1040 (many languages)
1-829-4059 (TTY)
www.irs.gov (Spanish)
National Association of Health Underwriters
Information on Health Savings Accounts
www.nahu.org/consumer/HSAGuide.cfm
National Committee for Quality Assurance
Information on quality health care and HMO standards
1-888-275-7585
www.ncqa.org
Getting Low-Cost or No-Cost Health Insurance
Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Arizona
Information on insurance, including low-cost health care
www.healthinsuranceinfo.net
Health Consumer
Fact sheets on low-cost Arizona health care, in many languages
www.healthconsumer.org (many languages)
These are laws that allow you to keep your health insurance if you lose your job or your hours are reduced.
More information on Federal COBRA
More information on HIPAA
U.S. Department of Labor COBRA
Information on the Federal COBRA program to help you keep group health insurance if you lose your job or your hours are cut
1-866-444-3272 (Spanish, Chinese)
1-877-889-5627
www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/Cobra_in_Arizona.htm (Spanish)
U.S. Department of Labor HIPAA
Information on your Federal HIPAA rights to buy or keep health insurance
1-866-444-3272 (Spanish, Chinese)
1-877-889-5627 (TTY)
www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/portability.htm (Spanish)
Disabilities
AT Network
Information on equipment and assistive technology
1-800-390-2699 (Spanish)
1-800-900-0706 (TTY)
www.atnet.org (Spanish)
Arizona AIDS Hotline
Information on HIV/AIDS services
1-800-367-2437 (Spanish)
1-888-225-2437 (TTY)
www.aidshotline.org (Spanish)
Arizona Foundation for Independent Living Centers
Resources for people with disabilities
1-916-325-1690 (many languages)
1-916-325-1695 (TTY)
www.cfilc.org
Arizonians for Disability Rights
Member organization representing people with disabilities (Click on "Chapters" to see resources in your area.)
www.disabilityrights-cdr.org
Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency
Resources for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
1-877-322-7299
1-877-322-7288 (TTY)
www.dcara.org
Disability Rights Advocates
Information on the health care rights of people with disabilities
www.dralegal.org
Disability Rights Legal Center
Legal aid and referrals for people with disabilities, including a Cancer Legal Resource Center, a Learning Rights Project, and other resources
www.disabilityrightslegalcenter.org
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
A national law and policy center to help people with disabilities
www.dredf.org
Family Voices
Health care advocacy for children with disabilities
1-888-835-5669
www.familyvoices.org (Spanish)
Aging/Medicare
Family Caregiver Alliance
Information and help for family caregivers
1-800-445-8106 (Spanish)
www.caregiver.org (Spanish, Chinese)
Lumetra (Arizona Medical Review)
Help for Medicare members with complaints about quality of care concern, delays in receiving care, or being sent home from the hospital to soon
1-800-841-1602 (Spanish)
1-800-881-5980 (TTY)
www.lumetra.com
Medicare
The official Medicare website and phone number
1-800-MEDICARE (Spanish)
1-877-486-2048 (TTY)
www.medicare.gov (Spanish)
National Institute on Aging
Information for seniors about aging, staying healthy, and getting health care
1-800-222-2225 (Spanish)
1-800-222-4225 (TTY)
www.nia.nih.gov
National Senior Citizens Law Center
Advocacy for the independence and well-being of seniors with low incomes
www.nsclc.org
Mental Health
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
An advocacy group for people with mental illness and their families
1-800-950-6264 (Spanish)
www.nami.org (Spanish)
National Institute of Mental Health
Information and research on mental health treatments
1-866-615-6464 (Spanish)
www.nimh.nih.gov
National Mental Health Association
Information, advocacy, and referrals for adults and children
1-800-969-6642 (Spanish)
1-800-433-5959 (TTY)
www.nmha.org
Diseases and Treatments—General Information
American College of Surgeons
Information on common operations and choosing a surgeon
1-312-202-5000
www.facs.org
Agency for Health Research and Quality
Government agency with tips for getting good health care and Personal Health Guides for routine care (order or view the brochure, Next Steps After Your Diagnosis at www.ahrq.gov/consumer/diaginfo.htm)
1-800-358-9295 (publications only)
www.ahrq.gov (Spanish)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Information on immunizations, preventing diseases, health disasters, and other issues
1-800-232-4636 (Spanish)
1-888-232-6548 (TTY)
www.cdc.gov (Spanish)
Clinical Trials
Information on clinical trials
www.clinicaltrials.gov
Food and Drug Administration
Information on medicines and durable medical equipment
1-888-463-6332
www.fda.gov (Spanish)
Healthfinder
Health information from many federal agencies
www.healthfinder.gov (Spanish)
Health Information Index
Information on many diseases and health-related conditions
www.health.nih.gov (Spanish)
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
Information on health care standards
www.jcaho.org
Kids Health
Information on children's health
www.kidshealth.org (Spanish)
Lab Tests Online
Information about lab tests
www.labtestsonline.org
Mayo Clinic Health Oasis
Easy-to-understand information on health topics
www.mayohealth.org
Medline Plus
Information on many health topics
www.medlineplus.org (Spanish)
National Guideline Clearinghouse
Government agency with care guidelines for many health conditions
www.guideline.gov
National Hispanic Prenatal Helpline
Información sobre el embarazo, parto, y el cuidado de los infants
Information about pregnancy, birth, and child care
1-800-504-7081 (Spanish)
www.hispanichealth.org (Spanish)
National Immunization Hotline
A guide to vaccines for children and adults
1-800-232-2522 (Spanish)
1-888-232-6348 (TTY)
http://www.cdc.gov/nip (Spanish)
National Institute of Health
Government agency with information on many health issues, including new treatments for diseases
www.nih.gov
National Library of Medicine
Prescription drug information; directories of physicians, hospitals, and other medical providers
www.medlineplus.gov (Spanish)
Diseases and Treatments—Specific Information
Alzheimer's Association
Local services, support groups, 24-hour helpline, and information for caregivers
1-800-272-3900 (many languages)
1-866-403-3073 (TTY)
www.alz.org
American Diabetes Association
Information, programs, and services for people with diabetes
1-800-DIABETES (Spanish)
www.diabetes.org (Spanish)
Arthritis
Information about arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases
1-877-226-4267 (Spanish)
www.niams.nih.gov (Spanish)
Arizona AIDS Hotline
Information on HIV/AIDS services
1-800-367-2437 (Spanish)
1-888-225-2437 (TTY)
www.aidshotline.org (Spanish)
Cancer Information
Government agency with information on cancer treatments
1-800-422-6237 (Spanish)
www.cancer.gov (Spanish)
Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Disorders
Health information, research, clinical trials, and personal stories
www.niddk.nih.gov (Spanish)
Drug Abuse
Information for health professionals, parents, teachers, students, and young adults
www.nida.nih.gov (Spanish)
Heart Diseases
Information, research, and clinical trials
www.nhlbi.nih.gov (Spanish)
Obesity and Overweight
Information on obesity and chart to check Body Mass Index (BMI)
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/calc-bmi.htm
Osteoporosis
Information and research on osteoporosis and other bone diseases
1-800-624-2663 (Spanish)
www.osteo.org
Stroke
Information, research, news, and events related to stroke and neurological disorders
1-800-352-9424
www.ninds.nih.gov
Agencies that Oversee and License Providers
American Board of Medical Specialties
Information about specialists' training
1-866-275-2267
www.abms.org
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
Accredits and takes complaints on health care organizations; information on health care standards
1-800-994-6610 (for complaints and concerns)
www.jcaho.org
Health Care News and Advocacy
Su Familia
Information and referrals in Spanish to local health clinics
1-866-783-2645 (Spanish)
www.hispanichealth.org (Spanish)
Health Care Industry Related Financial Information
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
The NAIC assists state insurance regulators, individually and collectively, in serving the public interest and achieving insurance regulatory goals in a responsive, efficient and cost effective manner.
http://www.naic.org/
Securities and Exchange Commission
The mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation.
http://www.sec.gov/
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The mission for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is to assure health care security for beneficiaries.
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/
New York State Department of Insurance
The Insurance Department is responsible for supervising and regulating all insurance business in New York State.
http://www.ins.state.ny.us/
Texas Department of Insurance The Texas Department of Insurance regulates licenses the Texas insurance industry including healthcare.
http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/
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