Name:	Office of the Governor, Consumer Health Assistance, Bureau for Hospital Patients
Brief Description:	Provides an explanation of your health care and health insurance rights.
Website Address:	http://govcha.state.nv.us/ Web site includes Workers Compensation appeals tips and online complaint form; http://www.RxHelp4NV.org/ Assistance for free prescriptions to those unable to afford their medications
Services:	The Governor's Office for Consumer Health Assistance helps consumers and injured workers in understanding their rights and responsibilities under Nevada law and health care plans. The office provides assistance through information, counseling, and education. People interested in finding information related to their health care rights should contact the office by phone, or the office may also be reached via email cha@govcha.state.nv.us, or through their online complaint form at http://govcha.state.nv.us/forms.htm. Questions or disputes regarding hospital or provider billing are also handled through this office.
Target Population:	Nevada residents
Address:	555 E Washington Avenue, Suite 4800, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Email:	Email: cha@govcha.state.nv.us
Eligibility:	No fees and no income requirement
Appointment Needed:	No
Phone:	(702) 486-3587 (Las Vegas), Toll Free number (888) 333-1597, Fax: (702) 486-3586
Hours:	8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Service Area:	All of Nevada
Counties:	Statewide, Carson City County, Churchill County, Clark County, Douglas County, Elko County, Esmeralda County, Eureka County, Humboldt County, Lander County, Lincoln County, Lyon County, Mineral County, Nye County, Pershing County, Storey County, Washoe County, White Pine County
Provides Language Services:	Yes
Languages:	Spanish
Language Service Arrangements Needed:	Advisable
Subjects:	Consumer/Business Law, Disability Law, Government Benefits, Senior Law
Mission:	Allow all Nevadans access to the information they need regarding their patient rights and health care concerns. To advocate and educate consumers and injured employees in understanding their rights and responsibilities under various health care plans, policies and industrial insurance. Works with consumers denied benefits or disputes hospital or provider bills.