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Learn more about your rights to your medical records on the Medical Board of California website.

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The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and California law give you rights to:

Ask to see and get a copy of your health records.
Have corrections added to your health information.
Receive a notice that tells you how your health information may be used and shared in the future.
Decide if you want to give your permission before your health information can be used or shared.
Get a report on when and why your health information was shared.
Visit the California Attorney General’s website on Privacy Protections for more information about your rights.
Also view the California Office of Health Information Integrity website for more information about federal and state health laws.

Filing Complaints or Appeals
You have the right to file a complaint (grievance) if you have a problem with your health plan, provider, or health care facility, or if you feel that you were wrongly denied care.

File an appeal with your health plan if your plan denies a service or rejects a claim.
Request a fast (expedited) review of your complaint or appeal if your health problem is urgent.
Ask the health plan for a written explanation of the decisions about your complaint.
If your plan denies your complaint or appeal, contact the agency that oversees your health plan to get assistance or file an appeal. This external appeal is sometimes called an Independent Medical Review.

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Consumer Guide to Funeral and Cemetery Purchases - Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
Introduction
The death of a loved one is one of the most traumatic experiences any of us will ever have. The California Department of Consumer Affairs' Cemetery and Funeral Bureau has developed this booklet to assist you in making the difficult decisions about funeral and cemetery arrangements for yourself or someone close to you. By asking the right questions, comparing prices and services, and making informed decisions, you can make arrangements that are meaningful to your family and control the costs for you and your survivors.
The Cemetery and Funeral Bureau licenses, regulates, and investigates complaints against California funeral establishments, funeral directors, embalmers, apprentice embalmers, cemetery brokers, cemetery salespersons, cemetery managers, cremated remains disposers, crematories, crematory managers and the nearly 200 fraternal and private cemeteries in the State.
(NOTE: The State does not license cemeteries operated by religious organizations; cities, counties, or cemetery districts; the military; Native American tribal organizations; or other groups. If you dont know who regulates the cemetery youre interested in, ask the cemetery manager.)
If you need help with a cemetery or funeral issue, visit the Bureau's Web site at www.cfb.ca.gov or call the Department of Consumer Affairs Consumer Information Center at (800) 952-5210 or the Bureau at (916) 574-7870.
Legal Requirements
Disposition Arrangements
California law lists those who have the right, duty, and responsibility to make decisions about disposition arrangements after a person's death. They are, in order, as listed in the law:

A person, prior to his or her death.
The Person Authorized to Direct Disposition (PADD) on a U.S. Department of Defense Record of Emergency Data (DD Form 93) as that form existed on December 31, 2011, or its successor form.
An agent under a California power of attorney for health care.
The surviving competent spouse or registered domestic partner.
The surviving competent adult child or the majority of the surviving competent adult children.
The surviving competent parent or parents.
The surviving competent adult sibling or the majority of the surviving competent adult siblings.
The surviving competent adult or the majority of the surviving competent adults in the next degree of kinship.
Consumer Guide to Funeral and Cemetery Purchases - Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
You will usually be able to obtain English translations of the death certificate and other documents through the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Donation for Medical Purposes
If you wish to donate your body to a medical school for educational or research purposes, you will need to make arrangements with the school well in advance. It is a good idea to check with the school every few years, since procedures and needs may change. By law, the school is responsible for costs of final disposition.
General Price List Requirements
A sample General Price List (GPL) is included in the booklet Complying with the Funeral Rule, which is available from the Federal Trade Commission. In addition, you may wish to compare GPLs from several funeral establishments in your area. Although additional services may be included, at a minimum, the GPL must include the price of each of the following basic services provided by the funeral establishment, along with the date the prices are effective and a description of the services:

Forwarding remains to another funeral establishment - May include embalming, removal of remains, minimum service of staff, necessary authorizations, and local transportation.
Receiving remains from another funeral establishment - May include minimum service of staff and transportation of remains to funeral establishment.
Direct cremation - May include basic services of funeral director and staff, a proportionate share of overhead costs, removal of remains, necessary authorizations, and cremation.
(NOTE: Be sure to ask if the price for direct cremation includes the cost of the cremation itself and the cost of storing the body.)
Immediate burial - May include basic services of funeral director and staff , a proportionate share of overhead costs, removal of remains, and local transportation to cemetery.
Basic services of funeral director and staff, including overhead.
Transfer of remains to funeral establishment - A flat fee may apply weekdays, nights, weekends, and holidays within a specific area, with mileage charges for transportation outside the area.
Embalming - Must include the following statement: "Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing.
Internal Revenue Bulletin: 2008-12 | Internal Revenue Service
LAW AND ANALYSIS Section 4371 of the Code imposes an excise tax on each policy of insurance, indemnity bond, annuity contract, or policy of reinsurance issued by any foreign insurer or reinsurer. Section 4371(1) imposes such excise tax at the rate of 4 cents on each dollar, or fractional part thereof, of the premium paid on the policy of casualty insurance or the indemnity bond, if issued to or for, or in the name of, an insured as defined in section 4372(d). Section 4371(2) imposes such excise tax at the rate of 1 cent on each dollar, or fractional part thereof, of the premium paid on the policy of life, sickness, or accident insurance, or annuity contract. Section 4371(3) imposes such excise tax at the rate of 1 cent on each dollar, or fractional part thereof, of the premium paid on the policy of reinsurance covering any of the contracts taxable under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 4371. Section 4372(a) of the Code, for purposes of Section 4371, defines the term “foreign insurer or reinsurer” as an insurer or reinsurer who is a nonresident alien individual, or a foreign partnership, or a foreign corporation. Section 4372(d)(1) of the Code defines the term “insured” to include a domestic corporation or partnership, or an individual resident of the United States, that is insured against, or with respect to, hazards, risks, losses, or liabilities wholly or partly within the United States. Section 4372(d)(2) defines the term “insured” to include also a foreign corporation, foreign partnership, or nonresident individual, engaged in a trade or business within the United States, that is insured against, or with respect to, hazards, risks, losses, or liabilities within the United States.
2001 Budget Analysis Trial Court Funding (0450)
be included in each county's respective MOE contribution to the state. Counties that have maintained and improved their facilities
would have a lower MOE, all other things being equal, than counties that have chosen to defer their maintenance. To the extent a
county has not renovated its facilities for code compliance because of demonstrated fiscal constraints, the Legislature may wish to
consider the feasibility of "forgiving" some or all of that cost through a buyout of the county's MOE. This approach would be similar
to that provided for in current law regarding MOE agreements for court operations in small counties.
Count Court Facility Funding as Fiscal Relief in the Context of the State-County Fiscal Relationship. The task force
report does not address the fact that the transfer of court facilities from counties to the state will provide significant fiscal relief to
counties through a reduced responsibility for maintenance and expansions. Accordingly, we further recommend that any legislation
specify that the state's contribution toward existing and future capital outlay needs, less the county share identified in the MOE
agreement, be considered fiscal relief in the context of the state-county fiscal relationship.
Clarification Needed on Undesignated Court-Related Fees 
Trial courts collect a number of fees that were not specifically designated for either the courts or the counties by the
Trial Court Funding Act of 1997. It is necessary to obtain more detailed information on how these fees should be
divided. Accordingly, we recommend that the Legislature request the Bureau of State Audits to perform an audit to
determine the total amount of revenues generated by these fees, which entities—the courts or counties—are receiving
the revenues, and how that revenue is currently being used.
Background. Chapter 850 and other recent trial court funding legislation changed the amounts and distribution of court-related
fees. This legislation also transferred a variety of court-related fees collected by trial courts and local governments to the state's trust
fund as an important part of the state's new financing mechanism for trial courts.
About 50 fees collected by the trial courts, however, were not designated for either the state or local governments. Some of the
Options to help someone with an impairment or disability | California Courts | Self Help Guide
Supported Decision-Making
All
Person retains decision-making power with the assistance of trusted individuals 
No automatic oversight
Power of Attorney
Legal, financial
Person retains decision-making power with the assistance of trusted individuals 
No automatic oversight
Advanced Health Care Directive
Health (including mental health)
Plan memorializing person’s health care desires or designating an alternate decisionmaker 
No automatic oversight
Representative Payee
Financial
Person or organization to handle individual’s benefits, pay bills for them 
Limited oversight
Special Needs Trust or CalABLE account
Financial
Placement of funds into a specialized account that can be used to purchase qualified goods and services 
Limited oversight
Guardian ad litem
Legal
Person who manages a noncriminal court case for a person who is not able to do that for themselves
Automatic oversight
Limited conservatorship
Varies
A conservator makes decisions in specific areas where conservatee with a developmental disability is unable 
Automatic oversight
General conservatorship
All
A conservator makes decisions generally, including medical, financial, etc., as outlined in the conservatorship papers 
Automatic oversight
Resources to help you compare the options
The Center for Elders and the Courts has resources that may help you understand the different options. “Finding the Right Fit” is a training that discusses supported decision-making and other legal options. This is a national resource, so you may see some terms in it not used in California. For example, the website calls a conservatorship an adult guardianship.
Other places to get support
A person with a disability or impairment or their loved ones may be entitled to support from several sources. Get more information about services at Regional Centers, Supported Living Services, and Schools.
Other places to get support

 

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Capitalized cost is the amount that you (the lessee) and the dealer or leasing company (the lessor) agree upon at the beginning of the lease for all items and services included in the lease. It is comparable to the vehicle's selling price plus all related goods and services, such as insurance, warranties, registration fees, and taxes. You can negotiate the capitalized cost.
Adjusted capitalized cost: This is the capitalized cost minus any down payment, manufacturer's rebate, or trade-in allowance. The adjusted capitalized cost is used to determine your monthly lease payment and your obligation at early termination. The adjusted capitalized cost is much like the amount financed in an installment sale.
Estimated residual value: This is the value of the vehicle at the end of the lease. This amount is projected by the dealer or lessor. Your purchase option may differ.
The adjusted capitalized cost and the residual value determine the depreciation portion of your monthly payments. Be sure to compare the annual mileage on which the residual value is based.
Open-ended leases: Beware of leases that make you pay the difference between the estimated vehicle value when you signed the lease and the "realized" or real value when the car is returned. You could be charged a lot of money!
Additional early-termination charge: A lease must disclose this charge so you know how much you have to pay for ending a lease early. The maximum amount the lessor can charge you for terminating early includes the actuarial lease balance (how much you should pay for the rest of the lease, calculated using a traditional actuarial method) plus this "additional" charge. If a lease does not disclose an additional early-termination charge, the lessor cannot charge more than the actuarial lease balance (other than any amounts you owe).
Be sure to ask for these charges when shopping for a lease. Consider these disclosed amounts when you are comparing other factors: monthly payment, total lease charges, mileage allowance, excess mileage charges, purchase option, and other key features.
Key consumer protections
The New York MVRLA provides important consumer protections before and during a lease, as well as at lease termination.
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Attorney General James Secures $740,000 From Online Mental Health Provider For Its Burdensome Cancellation Process

Attorney General James Secures $740,000 from Online Mental Health Provider for its Burdensome Cancellation Process

OAG Investigation Found Mental Health Provider, Cerebral, Took Days to Process Cancellation Requests and Charged Patients for Services Never ProvidedCerebral Required to Pay $540,000 in Restitution to Over 16,500 New Yorkers and Establish a Simple “Click-to-Cancel” Process

December 28, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured more than $740,000 from Cerebral, an online mental health provider, for maintaining a long and burdensome cancellation process and continuing to charge consumers after they tried to cancel. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found Cerebral required subscribers to cancel by email, but then required consumers to take additional steps and wait as long as a week for their cancellation request to be processed. The investigation also revealed that Cerebral manipulated online reviews by asking its employees to submit positive reviews and hide negative reviews. Today’s agreement requires Cerebral to pay more than $540,000 in restitution to more than 16,500 affected consumers and stop its deceptive and burdensome tactics. Eligible consumers will be refunded in the original form of payment they used and do not need to take action to receive a refund.“Making New Yorkers withstand stressful and extended delays to cancel a subscription for mental health care coverage is unacceptable,” said Attorney General James. “It is illegal and unfair to make consumers spend extra time or jump through hoops to try to cancel a subscription they no longer need.