What are Medicare Anti-Mark Up Rules?
Medicare’s new Anti-Mark up Rules went into effect on January 1, 2009.The Medicare Anti-Mark Up Rules are meant to prevent the mark up (price increase) of certain diagnostic tests that are …
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What are my legal rights to confidential drug and/or alcohol treatment?
People who have completed drug and/or alcohol treatment may be concerned about whether their past problems with substance abuse will forever haunt them. However, there are a number of federal and state laws that can help ensure that you are treated fairly and not denied certain services because of your history with substance abuse or treatment for substance abuse. Federal laws such …
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What is the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)?
COBRA is a federal law that allows employees and their families to temporarily continue coverage under employer-sponsored health insurance plans in certain circumstances. Therefore, if you are facing a job loss, death of a spouse, or divorce, all of which may change your eligibility for health insurance coverage, you should find out if you are eligible for COBRA benefits. COBRA …
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