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Dear Business Leader:
The Office of the Healthcare Advocate (formerly the Managed Care Ombudsman) is an independent agency of the State of Connecticut. Our mission, as detailed by the General Assembly in 1999, is to promote and protect the interest of Connecticut patients in their dealings with health insurance plans.
In 2004, our office assisted 1,600 patients through the process of appealing denials and provided many more with important information about their rights and responsibilities.
We are here to help if you or members of your staff:
The Managed Care Accountability Act of 1999 also states that:
Each employer, other than a self-insured employer, that provides health insurance benefits to employees shall obtain from the Healthcare Advocate and post, in a conspicuous location, a notice concerning the services that the Healthcare Advocate provides. (Connecticut General Statutes, Sec. 38a-1046, revised 10/1/2005).
To easily satisfy this requirement, you will find a flyer suitable for posting by clicking here. Larger, 4-color posters are also available by calling toll-free 1.866.466.4446.
Thank you for all you do to keep Connecticut's economy growing and vital. If you have other questions about the operation of the Office of the Healthcare Advocate, or need assistance or information, I hope you will contact us.
Sincerely,
Kevin Lembo Healthcare Advocate
Office of Healthcare Advocate Flyer
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