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The National Health Law Program’s excellent website. Contains important up-to-date information on Medicaid
and other public health programs. Has good links.
The website for Protection and Advocacy. Has good practice manuals, and information materials on
a variety of public health benefits.
http://www.healthconsumer.org/
The website contains HCA’s consumer flyers and information materials. Has a link to the Medi-Cal
Overview Manual. This book is an excellent, and well-organized, summary of Medi-Cal’s programs.
A new edition will be out shortly.
http://www.healthconsumer.org/Medi-CalOverview.pdf
Link for the Medi-Cal Overview Manual discussed above.
Western Center’s website. This site has a link to the always informational WCLP Health Task Force Mailings.
This newsletter updates advocates on issues facing public health beneficiaries throughout the state as well
as court rulings and administrative law decisions.
Social Security’s website. Has very useful information and links on Medicare Part D and Social Security
disability benefits.
http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/shd/default.htm
This is the link to the State Department of Social Services, State Fair Hearings Division website.
This website contains information on fair hearings, and contains the ALJ Bench Book and DSS’
Training Bureau Notes. It also contains paraphrased regulations.
The Social Security Advisory Service. This website is run by a Social Security disability lawyer and
it contains links to important information regarding the Social Security disability process and Social
Security’s procedures. Includes links to the POMS and the HALLEX.
http://www.canhr.org/medcal/medcal_other.htm
The Coalition for Nursing Home Reform. Has good links and information useful to Long Term Care
Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/publications/forms/pdf/mc007inf.pdf
DHS forms.
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/mcs/mcpd/MEB/ACLs
Link to DHS All County Welfare Directors Letters (ACLs).
This is the link to Denti-Cal’s Manual of Criteria for Medi-Cal (dental services) authorizations.
http://www.denti-cal.dhs.ca.gov/publications.htm
Denti-Cal’s Provider Bulletins and the Provider Manual.
Link to Medi-Cal’s regulations. Note that the site allows the user to find specific sections.
http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/
The Center for Medicare Advocacy. Contains good information on Medicare Part D.
The California Healthcare Foundation website. Important research and analysis on issues effecting public
health beneficiaries in California.
http://www.californiahealthline.org/
Daily news regarding public health beneficiaries.
https://www2.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/documents/Formulary.pdf
San Diego County link to Information on the CMS prescription drug formulary. Includes pre-authorization
requirements and appeal information.
http://www2.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/documents/Ancillary_HB_2003.pdf
Additional link to useful information regarding the CMS Program as administered through AmeriChoice.
2-1-1 is the dialing code for free, 24-hour community, health and disaster information in San Diego County.
Callers receive personalized information from a live phone specialist who can answer questions about a
variety of services and information.
It provides free, confidential, service matches you with lawyers in your area
You will find information regarding the California Department of Social Services
It provides detailed information regarding a variety of public information regarding the
Federal Judiciary
Wide information regarding the California Department of Health Services
It provides valuable information regarding all matters regarding Medi-Cal.
It also has updates for Medicare Part D
This link has information to Help low-income Californians solve legal problems in various
areas i.e. housing, public benefits, health, families and kids, protection from abuse,
consumer and small claims, immigration, individual and civil rights, disability, life and
estate planning, seniors and Native American issues.
English:
www.courtinfo.ca.govSpanish:
www.sucorte.ca.gov
The Legal Service Corporation (LSC) funds 138 legal aid programs nation wide
"to help poor Americans gain equal access to the judicial system"
This Web site will help you find assistance and information, work better with an attorney,
and represent yourself in some legal matters.
http://www.ccc-sd.org/home.aspx
This is the Council of Community Clinics San Diego website. It contains the addresses and phone for a variety of health clinics in San Diego and details the services each clinic provides.
California Department of Consumer Affairs - Consumer Information
Through this site, the Californian Department of Consumer Affairs helps consumers learn how to protect
themselves from unscrupulous and unqualified individuals. The Department also protects professionals from unfair
competition by unlicensed practitioners.
In this link you will understand how the Lawyer Referral and Information Service helps you find the right lawyer
for your legal situation This is a non-profit service sponsored by the San Diego County Bar Association.
Western Center on Law and Poverty
In this site you will get information on how the Western Center on Law and Poverty helps to improve
the lives of low-income people through litigation, education, legal support to social and legal services providers,
legislation and policy advocacy.
National Clearinghouse for Legal Services
 
"Partially funded by the City of San Diego Community and Economic Development Department"
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