HHS provides grants to states for health insurance consumer assistance

HHS provides grants to states for health insurance consumer assistance -

Today, HHS awarded more grants States, non-profit organizations and even consumers of health care to increase the consumption aid with health insurance in many states. Grants totaled about $ 30 million to create and improve support in 35 states, the District of Columbia, and four territories.

The money will be used to create "consumption aid programs" to help Americans learn about health insurance and their rights as consumers. The new programs are a direct consequence . reform of health care and will provide additional resources to help state residents

specifically these grants will help:

• consumers sign up for an insurance cover disease
• consumers file complaints and appeals against health insurance plans;
• Educate consumers; and
• Track complaints and strengthen the implementation [

health insurance is a complex issue and the reform of health care, the industry has become even more complicated. These services will help consumers find information on the reform of health care and how they can benefit.

Consumers are confused about the reform of health care can also talk to licensed health insurance agents about their current choices. But you won "t see the HHS give money to brokers or health insurance companies anytime soon.

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