offered by
Office of Attorney General Maura Healey
related to
Health & Social Services

Health Care Resources at the Attorney General’s Office

The Attorney General’s Office enforces health care laws to protect the rights of people in Massachusetts and to stop unfair or deceptive practices by insurers, providers, and pharmaceutical companies.

The Attorney General's Health Care Division works to promote public health and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the health care system in Massachusetts. The division also provides guidance and public reporting on the community benefits offered by nonprofit hospitals and health plans through the innovative Community Benefits Program.

The Health Care Division includes a Mediation Unit and helpline dedicated to helping people experiencing problems with their health care.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

File a health care complaint 

What you need to know

Avoiding health insurance scams 
Avoiding addiction treatment scams 
Reports on Health Care Cost Trends and Cost Drivers 
Nonprofit Hospital and HMO Community Benefits 
Resources for talking to patients about gun safety 

Contact Information

Phone

Health Care Helpline (888) 830-6277

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Please leave a voicemail at other times and we will return your call.

Fax

(617) 573-5386
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