Can I be turned down for benefits or charged a higher premium because of my health?
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By: U.S. Department of Labor
Can I get time off to care for a sick family member?
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Here is information on a law which lets you to take some time off from work for medical reasons or to care of certain family members.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Facts about pregnancy discrimination
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By: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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How to file a health information privacy complaint
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By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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Know your rights for substance abuse and mental health care
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This fact sheet covers your rights when getting substance abuse and mental health treatment, such as confidentiality and the benefits and risks of a certain treatment or procedure.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Race, color, or national origin discrimination: what can you do?
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If you believe that a health care provider is discriminating against you because of your race, color or national origin, this fact sheet provides you with some information about what steps you can take.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
What about my privacy?
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Information on medical records and your right to privacy, including what types of diseases must be reported by law.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
What about restraints?
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By: National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
What to do about abuse and neglect
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Find information here about nursing home residents' rights to be free from neglect and abuse, and steps to take if these rights are ignored.
By: National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
What to do about disability discrimination at a job
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This guidebook gives information about the ADA employment discrimination administrative charge process. There are case examples and explanations of when, where, and how to file a charge.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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