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Consumer Protection Programs in PA (Video)

by Northwestern Legal Services

Three-part excerpt from Northwestern Legal Services' Access to Justice cable access television show broadcast on Erie Cablevision (Channel 2) in Erie, PA.

NWLS Director Bob Oakley interviews PA Attorney General Tom Corbett concerning consumer protection programs offered by the PA Attorney General's office, especially those that help vulnerable and/or low-income Pennsylvanians. (4-16-08)

Click below on the part that you wish to view.

Part 1 - Information on the Attorney General's Health Care Unit
This unit investigates unfair health care practices, Act 106, right to health treatment, denial of care, unduly delayed payments by insurers, deceptive practices, and information on the complaint process for consumers. (12:55)

Part 2 - Information on the Attorney General's Elder Law Unit
This unit is designed to protect older Pennsylvanians. They investigate and prosecute those who cheat, deceive and abuse older Pennsylvanians. They provide education to the public about senior fraud, artists, financial investment scams, health abuse and neglect. (8:33)

Part 3 - Information on Investigating Unfair Commercial and Trade Practices
The Attorney Genral's office prosecutes those who engage in unfair and deceptive conduct in advertisement or sale of goods or services in PA such as home repair scams, door-to-door solicitations, and information on newly proposed legislation requiring repair contractors to register with the state. (6:51)

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