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 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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How to Get the Medical Care That You Want When You are Unable to Communicate
Many people have specific ideas about the medical care that they want to receive if they become ill or injured. However, at the time an illness or injury strikes a person may not be able to communicate those ideas to his or her physicians or loved ones. This can not only be frustrating but also life changing. Therefore, most states recognize the legal validity of advance medical …
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