California Medical Billing Advocates (CALMBA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with a mission to reduce or eliminate unjust medical bills before they become crippling debt.
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Our Officers and Board of Directors are ex-healthcare finance executives, professors from UCSF and UC Hastings, and healthcare lawyers providing free expert assistance.
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We believe surprise and excessive medical bills are part of a structural problem due to the complex U.S healthcare system. Unfortunately, many patients get caught up with potentially crippling bills. We believe this is unjust; and founded CALMBA to help.
WE HELP NEGOTIATE MOST TYPES OF MEDICAL BILLS, AND WE CAN HELP ANYWHERE IN CALIFORNIA
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WE OPERATE ENTIRELY ON GRANTS AND DONATIONS TO PROVIDE 100% FREE SERVICES TO PATIENTS.
Patient Resources
Here we answer some of the most common medical bill / debt questions from patients.
If you want clarification on any of these questions, send us an email at info@calmba.org, or submit a case.
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How Can CALMBA Help Negotiate My Medical Bills?
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How Do I Get Help Paying Medical Bills?
Why Did I Get a Big Surprise Medical Bill? What Should I Do?
How do I Get Help with Paying Medical Bills If I Am Uninsured in California?
How do I Get Help with Medical Bill After Insurance in California, if I Have Not Met my Deductible?
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Medical Billing and Coding​
What is Medical Coding and Billing?
What are Some Common Billing Errors?
How Do I Fight Medical Bills For Billing Errors?
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Insurance Forms
What is an Itemized Bill?
What is an Explanation of Benefits (EOB)?
California Medical Billing Advocates
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1390 Market Street, STE 200
San Francisco
CA 94102-5404
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(415) 632-3316