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Health Education and Advocacy Unit | Maryland Office of the Attorney General

Offers services for individuals with health insurance billing, coverage, or enrollment disputes.

Advocacy

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- Works with HMOs and health insurance companies
- Helps with denied enrollment in Qualified Health Plan, Advanced Premium Tax Credits, or Cost Sharing Reductions by Maryland Health Connection

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Consumer Services | United States Food and Drug Administration

Provides information and handles complaints on a range of consumer issues.

Consumer Services

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- Offers information on FDA activities, types of products regulated, and product ingredients
- Regulates the safety, efficiency, and labeling of products, such as human and animal food, cosmetics, drugs, medical devices, and products that emit radiation
- Offers educational resources, publications on FDA , and speakers on topics related to food and drug safety

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Consumer Protection Services | Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection

Ensures that businesses follow consumer protection laws.

Consumer Services

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- Advocates for consumers and pursues legal action against businesses that violate the law
- Shares business complaint records
- Helps people and businesses resolve disputes through mediation
- Licenses and registers certain types of businesses
- Offers educational program

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Consumer Protection | Maryland Office of the Attorney General

Provides mediation services to consumers to help resolve complaints against businesses and health insurance carriers.

Consumer Services

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- Raises awareness about fake emails, texts, and social media posts selling fake health products
- Provides legitimate information and accepts scam reports

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Consumer Protection | Maryland Insurance Administration

Enforces state laws and codes governing the insurance industry.

Consumer Protection


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  • Investigates consumer complaints and fraudulent insurance claims and practices 
  • Regulates financial condition and benefit provisions of HMO's to protect consumers 
  • Accepts consumer complaints online and by email

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Consumer Protection | Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services

Offers assistance to individuals who have been treated unfairly by a business.

Consumer Services

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- Includes complaints and disputes between landlords and tenants
- Does not provide legal advice

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Rights and Protections | Maryland Department of Aging

Assists individuals in safeguarding against and prevention of elder abuse and exploitation.

Aging and Disability Services, Consumer Services

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- Focuses on scams and fraud, physical and emotional abuse, neglect, abandonment, sexual abuse, and financial abuse

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Consumer Protection and Safety | United States Consumer Product Safety Commission

Sets and enforces consumer product safety standards, recalls, and bans.

Consumer Services

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- Accepts reports on hazardous products and injuries
- Does not handle complaints about automobiles, food, drugs, warranties, or repairs

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Identity Theft | Maryland Office of the Attorney General

Helps individuals resolve problems caused by identity theft.

Consumer Services

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- Provides educational resources on identity theft and privacy concerns
- Covers fraud affidavit, a guide for recovering from identity theft, and how to file a complaint

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Consumer Protection | Better Business Bureau

Operates a website that provides details on area businesses, including customer reviews, filing a complaint, and reporting and tracking scams and fraud.

Consumer Services

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- Provides a search tool to find local Better Business Bureaus

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