To get the best health care at a cost
you can afford, you need to be an informed consumer.
But choosing a health plan and a doctor can be confusing.
Most insured Californians are in managed care plans.
A primary care doctor coordinates all your treatment.
Look for a doctor you like—one who respects you
and your culture, understands your family’s health
care needs and makes sure you get the best care.
Your Rights
• You have a right to an inter- preter when good
communication is important to your health or your child’s
health.
• You have a right to choose your own doctor in
your health plan and to change doctors if you want to.
• You have a right to see and copy your medical
records or your child’s. It’s a good idea
to get a copy, in case you change health plans or doctors.
• If you or your child has a disability, find
out more about your health care rights. Call Disability
Rights Advocates. Visit www.dralegal.org.
• If you have a problem with your HMO, call HMO
Help Center or visit www.hmohelp.ca.gov. |
