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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What rights do I have about the medical care that I receive?
You have a variety of legal rights about the medical care and/or treatment that you receive from your doctor, a hospital, or any facility providing medical services to you. Among these rights are the right to have information about the treatment that a healthcare provider is recommending for you, the right to consent to or refuse treatment, and the right to privacy in terms of your …
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