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Another Website Ban on Balanced Billing  
shimIf you are covered by Medicare, your doctor cannot charge you more than the rate allowed by Medicare. This brochure addresses the Ban on Balanced Billing law, including when and how to appeal your claim decision. 
 Deaf-Talk available in some Massachusetts hospitals 4/28/2004 
shim“Deaf-Talk” enables instant access to live ASL certified interpreters via video-conferencing. 
Another Website Hospital Discharge Planning: Your Rights  
shimHere you will find information on hospitals' legal responsibilities to you before discharge. 
 Improving community based health care for our area's communities 3/2/2003 
shimLearn about an NLS advocacy effort that stands as a national model for community health improvement.  
Another Website Lynn Health Task Force 3/2/2003 
shimGet information and help from the website of this local consumer health care advocacy organization that works hand in hand with NLS to improve health care locally. There is a wealth of useful information available here.  
Another Website Skilled Nursing Facilities  
shimLearn how to qualify and what exactly you're entitled to under SNF benefits. 
PDF Document Your Rights in the Emergency Room 11/25/2003 
shimA pamphlet describing the rights of emergency room patients 
 


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