Health Law Advocates (HLA) is a public interest law firm whose mission is to provide pro bono legal representation to residents in low-income situations experiencing difficulty accessing or paying for needed medical services. They provide free legal assistance to income-eligible Massachusetts residents having difficulty accessing health care or health insurance coverage. HLA also provides legal assistance to consumers with unaffordable medical debt. HLA represents individuals and litigates class-actions and impact cases.
Services:
- Challenging denials of health insurance enrollment (commercial and public insurance)
- Fighting denials of coverage for specific health care services (commercial and public insurance)
- Protecting patients from illegal medical billing and collection practices
- Obtaining access to health care through state agencies and school systems, especially for children
Please click here for information about seeking legal assistance from HLA.