The Office of Health Care Advocate's latest update reports saving state consumers $2.7 million in denied health care claims and services through September of this year, including $700,000 in the third quarter alone. Last year the office saved consumers over $5.2 million and are predicting an increase of over 50% in the number of cases for this year. Consumers having trouble accessing health care can call the office for assistance toll-free at 1-866-466-4446.
Ellen Andrews