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Consumer rights and safety
File a hospital bill complaint
Department of Health Care Access and Information
File a complaint if a hospital wrongly denied you financial help. Report violations of the Hospital Fair Pricing Act for unfair billing. Learn more about File a hospital bill complaint.
Go to File a hospital bill complaint serviceFile complaint against a professional or business
Department of Consumer Affairs
File a complaint against a licensed professional or business. Report violations, fraud, or poor service to the licensing board. Learn more about File complaint against a professional or business.
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Contractors State License Board
You can file a complaint about a contractor online. Report problems with construction work or contract violations. Learn more about File complaint against contractor.
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Department of Consumer Affairs
Look up a Consumer Affairs license for a person or business to confirm their license status. Learn more about Find a consumer affairs license.
Go to Find a consumer affairs license serviceHealth insurance complaints and medical review request
Department of Managed Health Care
Submit a health insurance complaint or Independent Medical Review request. Get help if your medical claim was delayed or denied. Learn more about Health insurance complaints and medical review request.
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Department of Motor Vehicles
Report an issue or file a complaint about auto fraud, licensing, or related concerns. Learn more about Report auto fraud.
Go to Report auto fraud serviceSmoke alarm and fire extinguisher recalls
Office of the State Fire Marshal
Check if your fire safety products, like smoke alarms and extinguishers, need recalls. Learn how to return products for refunds, and review the latest recalls. Learn more about Smoke alarm and fire extinguisher recalls.
Go to Smoke alarm and fire extinguisher recalls serviceSubmit a consumer privacy complaint
California Privacy Protection Agency
Submit a complaint form online for state services or licensing issues. You can use the form to report problems with businesses, professionals, or government agencies. Learn more about Submit a consumer privacy complaint.
Go to Submit a consumer privacy complaint serviceUnderstand harmful chemical warnings
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Learn about warnings for harmful chemicals in products and places. Topics include Prop 65 warnings protecting your health, and business compliance. Learn more about Understand harmful chemical warnings.
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Apply for compensation for crime-related expenses
California Victim Compensation Board
Apply for help paying crime-related expenses. The California Victim Compensation Board helps victims cover medical bills, lost wages, and other costs. Learn more about Apply for compensation for crime-related expenses.
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Civil Rights Department
Have you faced unfair treatment at work, in housing, or public services? File a discrimination complaint. Learn more about File a discrimination complaint.
Go to File a discrimination complaint serviceLook up crime statistics
Department of Justice
Find California crime statistics and reports. You can search data on crime rates, arrests, and domestic violence by county. Learn more about Look up crime statistics.
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Calculate your earthquake insurance premium
California Earthquake Authority
Calculate your California earthquake insurance premium. Get an estimate based on your location and home value. Learn more about Calculate your earthquake insurance premium.
Go to Calculate your earthquake insurance premium serviceDisaster relief assistance
Office of the Governor
Prepare for wildfires, floods, earthquakes, and other disasters. You can access life-saving tools and resources in your language. Learn more about Disaster relief assistance.
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California Earthquake Authority
Get earthquake insurance premium discounts for older houses that have been retrofitted for earthquakes. Find out if you qialify. Learn more about Earthquake insurance discounts.
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California Earthquake Authority
Get earthquake early warnings on your phone. MyShake is an app that sends alerts seconds before shaking starts, so you can take cover. Learn more about Earthquake warning in California.
Go to Earthquake warning in California serviceFind benefits online
Department of Social Services
We’re here to support you with food, cash aid, and health coverage benefits. Access, apply and manage CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, and other programs online. Learn more about Find benefits online.
Go to Find benefits online serviceFire safety and regulation information bulletins
Office of the State Fire Marshal
Get updates on fire regulations, policies, and important announcements on new safety technologies. Learn more about Fire safety and regulation information bulletins.
Go to Fire safety and regulation information bulletins serviceFirewise USA®
Office of the State Fire Marshal
Make your community Firewise USA certified. Get resources to plan and reduce wildfire risk for homes and surrounding areas. Learn more about Firewise USA®.
Go to Firewise USA® servicePrepare your home for a disaster
California Earthquake Authority
Prepare your house for earthquakes, wildfires, and other disasters. Get tips and resources to make your home safer. Learn more about Prepare your home for a disaster.
Go to Prepare your home for a disaster serviceRecovery services finder
State of California
Get a free California travel guide. Order a printed copy or download trip ideas, itineraries, and attractions for every region of the state. Learn more about Recovery services finder.
Go to Recovery services finder serviceEnvironmental safety
Annual hazardous waste verification (eVQ)
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Keep your hazardous waste ID number compliant with the annual Electronic Verification Questionnaire. Learn more about Annual hazardous waste verification (eVQ).
Go to Annual hazardous waste verification (eVQ) serviceApply for a Seismic Safety Grant
Department of Health Care Access and Information
Apply for seismic safety grants for small or rural hospitals. Get funding for your hospital to help you meet earthquake safety standards. Learn more about Apply for a Seismic Safety Grant.
Go to Apply for a Seismic Safety Grant serviceBurn permits
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Get a burn permit before outdoor burning in California. See the steps and information you need to plan safe burning and the alternatives. Learn more about Burn permits.
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Apply for grants to improve forest health, prevent wildfires, enhance firefighting capacity and funding for communities. Learn more about CAL FIRE Grants.
Go to CAL FIRE Grants serviceCalifornia State Fire Training
Office of the State Fire Marshal
Get firefighter training and certification through California State Fire Training. Find courses, academies, and career programs. Learn more about California State Fire Training.
Go to California State Fire Training serviceCalifornia wildfire information
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Get current wildfire info, evacuation orders, and emergency alerts. Check fire conditions and air quality in your area. Learn more about California wildfire information.
Go to California wildfire information serviceCheck heat conditions
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Stay prepared and plan for extreme heat events with alerts and heat risk scores. Get information about local resources like cool centers. Learn more about Check heat conditions.
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Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Learn about and gather resources on air quality, lead, pesticides, and other environmental risks to kids. Learn more about Children's Environmental Health Guidance.
Go to Children's Environmental Health Guidance serviceEarthquake insurance discounts
California Earthquake Authority
Get earthquake insurance premium discounts for older houses that have been retrofitted for earthquakes. Find out if you qialify. Learn more about Earthquake insurance discounts.
Go to Earthquake insurance discounts serviceEarthquake warning in California
California Earthquake Authority
Get earthquake early warnings on your phone. MyShake is an app that sends alerts seconds before shaking starts, so you can take cover. Learn more about Earthquake warning in California.
Go to Earthquake warning in California serviceFire safety and regulation information bulletins
Office of the State Fire Marshal
Get updates on fire regulations, policies, and important announcements on new safety technologies. Learn more about Fire safety and regulation information bulletins.
Go to Fire safety and regulation information bulletins serviceFire safety licenses and permits
Office of the State Fire Marshal
Log into the GOVmotus Fire portal for fire and life safety applications or renewals. Get licenses for fireworks, fire pumps, extinguishers, and more. You can apply for product listings, like building materials, and request safety inspections. Learn more about Fire safety licenses and permits.
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Office of the State Fire Marshal
Make your community Firewise USA certified. Get resources to plan and reduce wildfire risk for homes and surrounding areas. Learn more about Firewise USA®.
Go to Firewise USA® serviceHazardous waste Regulatory Assistance Office
Department of Toxic Substances Control
You can get help understanding California's hazardous waste regulations. Find guidance on how to comply if you're a business or waste handler. Learn more about Hazardous waste Regulatory Assistance Office.
Go to Hazardous waste Regulatory Assistance Office serviceHazardous Waste Tracking System
Department of Toxic Substances Control
The Hazardous Water Tracking System is a database that keeps track of hazardous waste shipments. It manages permits, monitors who is transporting waste, and collects data. Learn more about Hazardous Waste Tracking System.
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Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Learn about the health effects of pesticides. You can get information about safety, risks, and health guidance for pesticide use.. Learn more about Health effects of pesticides.
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Apply for jobs with CAL FIRE. Discover career opportunities in California's wildfire and emergency response teams. Learn more about Join CAL FIRE.
Go to Join CAL FIRE serviceSafe drinking water public health goals
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
Learn about California's public health goals for contaminants in drinking water. These are science-based goals to keep residents safe from harmful chemicals. Learn more about Safe drinking water public health goals.
Go to Safe drinking water public health goals serviceWorker safety, wildfire cleanup, and rebuilding
Department of Industrial Relations
Review worker safety protections during wildfire cleanup and rebuilding. Protect yourself from hazards like ash, debris, and damaged structures. Learn more about Worker safety, wildfire cleanup, and rebuilding.
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Locate current road conditions
California Highway Patrol
Get real-time traffic information from California Highway Patrol like accidents and closures. Learn more about Locate current road conditions.
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