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Consumer Action Handbook ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif){kind=small}
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Names, addresses, telephone numbers of trade groups, consumer protection offices, federal agencies
USA State, County, and City Government Consumer Protection Offices [11967] Directory of consumer protection offices in the USA - addresses, phone numbers, links if available
DHHS Updates
What's new at the US Department of Health & Human Services and its agencies
CDC Injury Research Studies [3979] Selected research studies for the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
Insurance
Disability insurance, health insurance, etc.
Affordable Care Act - Fact Sheets [40077] Condensed summaries of important provisions in the Affordable Care Act
Affordable Care Act - Summary of Coverage Template [40078] A proposed template for the Summary of Benefits and Coverage
CCIIO - Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight [40080] Oversight for state-based health insurance exchanges - administer early retiree, PCIP, consumer assistance programs
Health Care Reform Regulations and Guidance [36985] Guidance documents from US Dept of Health and Human Services
Health Insurance Market Reforms [40079] The Affordable Care Act includes a number of provisions that reform the health insurance market
Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan [40024] Makes health insurance available to people who have had a problem getting insurance due to a pre-existing condition.
Nutrition
Food guide pyramid, nutrition guides, dietary guidelines, weight control & more
International Table of Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) Values [40082] Table for both the glycemic index and the glycemic load
Weight Management Resource Guide [26286] To help you create your own personal weight management action plan
Privacy
Medical record privacy, patient confidentiality, etc.
Medical Records and Privacy [10266] Advice to consumers regarding confidentiality of medical records
Sunlight
Ultraviolet hazards from the sun
Tobacco
Health effects of environmental smoke, workplace smoking rules and more
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