It gathers and publishes complaints, news and recall information. All complaints are reviewed by attorneys specializing in consumer law and, when appropriate, the complainant is referred to an attorney on a contingency basis. Several major consumer class action suits have been developed on the basis of information first reported to ConsumerAffairs. The Consumer Information Center distributes federal consumer publications on a variety of topics, such as careers, children, education, food and nutrition, health, housing, money management, federal programs, and more. The materials are free or low-cost.
Some publications are available online.
Call HCFA's Medicare Hotline to obtain copies of free publications, or to find the location of the nearest health insurance counseling program site. It is committed to providing products that are designed with flexibility to meet the unique financial circumstances of each individual. See how your cash flow could change with effects of taxes, inflation, rates of return, joyful events or setbacks. NAIC provides training and technical assistance for State and Area Agencies on Aging, tribal organizations, and others on the National Aging Program Information System reporting system. Together NCSC members work for state and Federal legislation to benefit older people advocate senior citizens' interest in communities across the United States.