Affordability
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Frequently Asked Questions
Accepting complaints starting January 1, 2024.# Policies# How can I review a hospital’s financial assistance policies? A hospital’s discount payment...
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How to Submit by Mail
Accepting complaints starting January 1, 2024.# If you are unable to file a complaint online, or you need the patient...
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Hospital Fair Billing Program
Hospital Bill Complaint Program investigates patient complaints and can assess administrative penalties against hospitals for violations of the Hospital Fair...
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Health Care Affordability Board
The Health Care Affordability Board is a decision-making body charged with setting statewide and sector-specific health care spending targets, appointing...
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OHCA Investment and Payment Workgroup Charter
Purpose# Support the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA), at the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), in...
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OHCA Investment and Payment Workgroup
The multi-stakeholder Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) Investment and Payment Workgroup provides input to OHCA on the development of...
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OHCA Background & Resources
Overview# In 2022, the California Health Care Quality and Affordability Act (SB 184, Chapter 47, Statutes of 2022) established the...
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Health Care Affordability Advisory Committee
The Health Care Affordability Advisory Committee provides input on a range of topics, including: a statewide health care spending target...
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Hospital Fair Billing Program Laws & Regulations
Hospital Fair Billing Program (HFBP) is responsible for enforcement of the laws regarding health care debt and fair billing, as...
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Health Care Affordability Board Member Biographies
HCA Board member biographies. Detailed information on each board member.