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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How to Deal with Medical Issues
Major health problems can be devastating for families in many ways. If a family member becomes seriously ill, issues such as loss of employment or income, loss of medical insurance, and an inability to pay medical bills all can have a negative impact on the family. Furthermore, the spouse or parent who is caring for an ill family member may experience his or her own issues with …
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What is the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA)?
The WHCRA is a federal law that provides women with certain rights after they have had a mastectomy, which is most commonly the result of breast cancer, but may be the result of other health conditions, as well. If you are a woman who has had or will have a mastectomy, the WHCRA provides you with important rights and benefits. If your group or individual health insurance plan …
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