Advocacy for Managed Care

Northwest 21st Avenue Location

5101 Northwest 21st Avenue, Suite 450, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 714-9477

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.bcma.com/links

Description: Provides advocacy to patients with complaints about HMO services, insurance, physicians or other healthcare providers.

Description: Provides advocacy to patients with complaints about HMO services, insurance, physicians or other healthcare providers.

Appeal

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 621-3362

Website

 http://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/forms-of-assistance/4464

Description: Provides the opportunity to appeal any decision by FEMA such as initial eligibility decision, the amount or type of assistance provided, late applications, requests to return money, or a denial of Continued Temporary Housing Assistance.

Description: Provides the opportunity to appeal any decision by FEMA such as initial eligibility decision, the amount or type of assistance provided, late applications, requests to return money, or a denial of Continued Temporary Housing Assistance.

Better Business Bureau

Northwest 77th Court Location

14750 Northwest 77th Court, Suite 317, Miami Lakes, FL, 33016

21 Miles—Get Directions

(305) 827-5363

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (in person); Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 9:00 AM - Noon, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (by phone); Wed, 9:00 AM - Noon (by phone)

Website

 http://www.bbb.org

Description: Provides services to advance marketplace trust by rating businesses based on their reliability and performance. Publishes customer reviews. Facilitates the resolution of consumer complaints by providing dispute resolution or arbitration.

Description: Provides services to advance marketplace trust by rating businesses based on their reliability and performance. Publishes customer reviews. Facilitates the resolution of consumer complaints by providing dispute resolution or arbitration.

Collection Agency Complaints Hotline

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

(888) 752-3028

Website

 https://careconnectusa.org/debt-collection-complaints/

Description: Assist debtors in filing a complaint against collection agencies who call early in the morning and late at night, call debtors' place of employment, use profanity, or make threats.

Description: Assist debtors in filing a complaint against collection agencies who call early in the morning and late at night, call debtors' place of employment, use profanity, or make threats.

Consumer Affairs

North University Drive Location

1 North University Drive, Plantation, FL, 33324

8 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 765-1700

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://browardcountyfl.qscend.com/311/

Description: Provides licenses and permits for several industries in Broward County. The Consumer Protection Board hears complaints of alleged unfair or deceptive trade practices.

Description: Provides licenses and permits for several industries in Broward County. The Consumer Protection Board hears complaints of alleged unfair or deceptive trade practices.

Consumer Complaints

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

(855) 411-2372

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Website

 http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint

Description: Offers a website where consumers can submit a complaint about an issue with a company about a consumer financial product or service, including credit reports and money transfers.

Description: Offers a website where consumers can submit a complaint about an issue with a company about a consumer financial product or service, including credit reports and money transfers.

Consumer Complaints

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33351

6 Miles—Get Directions

Website

 http://www.ic3.gov

Description: Provides a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of suspected criminal or civil violations.

Description: Provides a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of suspected criminal or civil violations.

Consumer Complaints

Apalachee Parkway Location

2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL, 32399

377 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 435-7352

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Contact-Us/File-a-Complaint

Description: Assists with information, protection, and complaints regardless of whether it regulates that industry.

Description: Assists with information, protection, and complaints regardless of whether it regulates that industry.

Consumer Financial Education

West Sunrise Boulevard Location

5701 West Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 998-7276

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Website

 http://www.consolidatedcredit.org

Description: Prepares borrowers to become financially independent and aware by educating them about fiscal responsibility and other financial matters.

Description: Prepares borrowers to become financially independent and aware by educating them about fiscal responsibility and other financial matters.

First Time Homebuyer Program

West Sunrise Boulevard Location

5701 West Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 435-2261

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Website

 http://www.consolidatedcredit.org

Description: Assists first-time homebuyers get prepared to qualify for a mortgage and to buy a home utilizing all available down payment assistance.

Description: Assists first-time homebuyers get prepared to qualify for a mortgage and to buy a home utilizing all available down payment assistance.