Health insurance is a critically important benefit since illness and injury are unpredictable, and the high cost of medical care makes it unaffordable to most people absent insurance. Healthcare coverage is confounding, especially if one has health insurance through their employer and are eligible for Medicare due to the so-called Medicare as secondary payer rules […]
A cancer diagnosis brings with it many challenges, including not just emotional and physical challenges but also financial and logistical hurdles as you attempt to find the best treatment options[…]
Navigating a denial of your private health insurance claim at a time when your focus is on receiving the medical care you need can seem like an uphill battle with your insurance company. Healthcare claims are often complex. It is important to consult with a lawyer who focuses on health insurance claims and possesses the expertise and knowledge to get your claim approved and prevent you from being stuck with a medical bill that your health insurer should pay. […]
According to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in 54 children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, which is considered a developmental disability associated with social, communication and behavioral issues. Although there is no known cure for autism, children with autism may be helped with behavioral treatment such as applied behavioral analysis, or ABA, and early intensive behavioral intervention, or IBT, a subtype of ABA treatment. […]
The availability of health insurance coverage for treatment of mental health conditions recently took a huge step forward with the entry of judgment by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in Wit v. United Behavioral Health.[1] After the issuance of a ruling in 2019 finding United Behavioral Health, or UBH — a UnitedHealth Group […]
Are undocumented employees entitled to the same employer-sponsored benefits as their co-workers? According to a recent ruling from the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, apparently not. In Avera McKennan v. Meadowvale Dairy Employee Benefit Plan, 2020 WL 5085954 (8th Cir., Aug. 28), the appeals court ruled that a hospital (Avera) was unable to recoup significant […]