California Medical Bill Assistance

California hospitals and the physicians that treat you all send separate bills for your medical services. You might find that a one-night stay can result in thousands of dollars in medical expenses spread across ten different bills.

Those multiple medical bills can make it difficult to spot errors in which you may have been overcharged. One of these medical billing advocates may be able to help:

• Beaumont: Medical Cost Control, Inc., Call 909-385-4600, Ext. 722
• Carlsbad: Med-Save, Call 760-814-0158
• Hayward: Medical Advocate and Billing Consultants, Call 510-583-0866
• San Mateo: 800-345-3243
• Toluca Lake: Medical Bill Recovery & Review, Call 818-358-4980
• Valencia: WMS, Call 661-877-6300

If you need help with your medical bills, consider contacting one of the nonprofit service organizations in California.

You can get counseling for paying medical bills, credit cards and even mortgage help through CCCS of Orange County. Call (800) 213-2227.

CCCS of San Francisco provides counseling services for all types of debt including medical bills. Call (800) 777-7526.

In San Diego, Call (866) 889-9347 for CCCS of San Diego for help with medical and other debt.

You may contact Personal Financial Network for help with medical bills, credit cards and loans. Call (866) 406-4132.

Debtor Benefit Services is another company that may be able to help you consolidate payments on debt. Call (800) 243-0360.

The Health Administration Responsibility Project provides low-cost and free healthcare clinics across Southern California.

The State of California provides a number of programs to provide healthcare services for low-income families and those with special needs. For Medi-Cal eligibility, call 916-552-9200.

You may also find organizations that are members of the United Way in Los Angeles, San Diego or in the Bay Area. They can match you with the closest organization to help with your medical bills and health needs. Call 211 from a landline telephone for assistance.