Acting in response to consumer complaints about surprise medical bills, Congress enacted a law known as the No Surprises Act,[1] which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2022.[2] The law’s intent was to prevent surprise billing by requiring nonnetwork health providers to provide patients with an advanced explanation of benefits containing a good faith estimate of anticipated charges. […]
Mark DeBofsky, founder of DeBofsky Law, will be a panelist in the upcoming webinar “COVID-19 and Disability Insurance” on June 19, 2024, at 1 PM ET. The webinar will address the challenges individuals with long COVID face when seeking disability insurance benefits. Topics include strategies to overcome these challenges, the importance of legal assistance, evaluations […]
Every disability insurance benefit claimant needs to have a doctor certify their disability to the insurance company as a condition of receiving disability benefits. Treating doctors fulfill a critical role in conveying information to the insurance company about the claimant’s diagnosis, treatment, and how their patient’s condition affects their ability to work. […]
At DeBofsky Law, we emphasize the importance of accurately designating beneficiaries for your retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and other financial assets. A Wall Street Journal article by Ashlea Ebeling, published on June 8, 2024, underscores the potential consequences of outdated beneficiary forms. […]
Understanding the length of time you can receive disability benefits is crucial for financial planning and managing expectations. The length of time you can receive disability benefits is dependent on several factors which are all spelled out in your policy. […]