Each state has different legal protections that can be used to assist individuals in addressing barriers encountered in accessing health care. 

• Most are not disability specific.

• Quality and quantity of these vary greatly among states.

Consumer/Patient Protections

• Access

• Continuity of care

• Standing referrals

• Specialists as PCP's

• Access plans

• Complaints

• Independent review process

• Medicaid "Fair Hearing" 

• Disclosure 

• Emergency Care 

• Nondiscrimination 

• Selected Benefit Mandates

• Formularies/ Prescription Drug Coverage 

• Special Needs Plans

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