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| George Washington Law School Health Rights Law Clinic |
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| Who We Are |
The Health Rights Law Clinic helps D.C. seniors and people with disabilities to resolve high medical bills, obtain coverage and medical services, and resolve disputes with private health insurance companies and public benefits programs.
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To contact this group, call (202) 994-6272 |
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Call anytime and leave a message on the hotline. Calls are returned during business hours.
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To contact this group, call for an appointment. Call (202) 994-6272 Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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| Location: |
2136 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. |
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Penn. Ave NW between 21st and 22nd |
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To contact this group, follow the instructions below: |
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Home visits are also available. |
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| Who We Serve |
| See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve. |
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| Area(s) Served:
All State
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Languages Spoken Spanish
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Interpreters can be provided for: Interpretation for other languages provided as needed.
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Wheelchair Accessible Y
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Access for the deaf: All services available; use telephone relay system for communication.
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Clients must be Medicare beneficiaries and/or seniors.
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Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
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This program does not serve prisoners
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| Services We Offer |
| This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources: |
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Full Legal Representation- In selected cases.
Brief Advice
Self-Help Materials- District-specific publications regarding rights under Medicare and Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and other programs.
Other- Community educational programs. We also provide problem resolution by working to resolve problems with health insurance companies, Medicare or Medicaid, and high medical bills.
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(Get more information about
types of services.)
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Emergency Instructions
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| If your problem is an emergency as described below, follow the contact instructions for emergency cases. Most offices are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted. |
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| What is an emergency? If you cannot get needed medication through a Medicare prescription drug plan. |
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| Emergency contact information: Call (202) 994-6272 and leave detailed information about your problem, stating that it is an emergency, and provide your contact information. |
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Contact Information
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