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Consumer Resources
Need a Lawyer in Oregon?
(Separate Website)
You can contact the Oregon State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service for help in finding a lawyer in your area. Includes the "Modest Means" program.
By: Oregon State Bar - Lawyer Referral Service
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Need Help Finding Health Resources?
(Separate Website)
Oregon Health Connect can assist Oregonians who may not know which health program or service best fits their needs. Links and information about health care reform, how health insurance in Oregon works, health care services, health clinics, and insurance options. Toll-free number: 1-855-999-321.
By: Oregon Health Authority and the Dept. of Consumer Resources
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Oregon Construction Contractors Board
(Separate Website)
Find out if your construction contractor is properly licensed by the State of Oregon.
By: State of Oregon
Oregon Department of Business and Consumer Services
(Separate Website)
Information and links about business and consumer resources in Oregon.
By: Oregon Department of Business and Consumer Services
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Oregon Money Management Program
(Separate Website)
Need help getting fiscally fit? The Oregon Money Management Program of Easter Seals of Oregon can help you with FREE help from a personal Money Coach. Help with banking, budgeting, credit cards, debt management,finding resources, organizing, planning and saving money.
By: Easter Seals Oregon
Taxes: Suggestions for Preventing Problems with Your Income Taxes
Information that can help you avoid problems with your State and Federal income taxes.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Unpaid Consumer Bills A booklet that provides information about unpaid consumer bills in Oregon. Topics include: Collection Agencies, Repossessions, The Creditor Takes You to Court, Collection of Judgments, Garnishments, Considering Bankruptcy, and Filing a Challenge to Garnishment.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Building a Better Credit Record
(Separate Website)
Information on getting your credit report and dealing with credit record problems.
By: Federal Trade Commsission
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Credit and Your Consumer Rights
(Separate Website)
Information on credit reports, debt collection, credit problems and your rights under federal laws.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Knowing and Understanding Your Credit
(Separate Website)
This guide explains what credit is, how credit can affect your ability to buy a home, and how you can improve your credit record.
By: Fannie Mae Foundation
Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
Information about identity theft and steps you can take to prevent it.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Medical Identity Theft: How to mimimize risk
(Separate Website)
Like traditional identity theft, medical ID theft can affect your finances; but it also can take a toll on your health. Medical identity theft may change your medical and health insurance records.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Privacy Rights
(Separate Website)
Information about identity theft and other issues related to privacy rights.
By: Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
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"Charity Care" - Financial Assistance for Hospital Bills
Charity Care is financial assistance for medical services. If you cannot afford to pay your hospital bill, you may be eligible to have part or all of the bill forgiven as Charity Care.
By: Oregon Law Center
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Credit and Your Consumer Rights
(Separate Website)
Information on credit reports, debt collection, credit problems and your rights under federal laws.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Debts & Bankruptcy Information
(Separate Website)
Information from the Oregon State Bar's Tel-Law Program on debts and bankruptcy topics including Debtors' Rights, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Equal Credit Opportunity, and Liens.
By: Oregon State Bar
If a Creditor Takes You to Court for Unpaid Bills
An excerpt from the Unpaid Consumer Bills booklet.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Medical Debt on OHP? Do you have MEDICAL DEBT from when you were on the Oregon Health Plan (OHP)? If so, we may be able to help you.
By: Oregon Law Center
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When You Have Unpaid Consumer Bills
Information about things you can do if you can't pay personal or family debts. (An excerpt from the Unpaid Consumer Bills booklet.)
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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