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Were you aware of the silent but deadly link between hearing loss and dementia. This issue does not receive the amount of attention such an important issue merits. We thank our dear audiologist friend, Michanne Davidson,Au.D.,F-AAA Doctor of Audiology for her efforts in bringing this more attention. We appreciate her [...]
By law, everyone is entitled to one free credit report every 12 months from each of the three credit reporting agencies. In 2020, given the effects of Covid on the economy, the three agencies agreed to temporarily make free credit reports available each week. This was subsequently extended through the [...]
Although Medicare no longer pays for at-home Covid tests that does not mean that they are still not important. The government has again made a limited amount available. Each home can order four(4) free tests. These are a valuable tool for early detection and monitoring, for letting people know to [...]
We have heard many clients say, “I have insurance, so I must be covered.” Unfortunately, in many instances, insurance will not cover certain procedures. Some are simply exclusions from coverage. Some procedures are deemed “experimental” or lacking in “medical necessity”. Many problems can be avoided with a bit of knowledge. Each insurance plan [...]
Many patients come to us with medical bills that far exceed their ability to pay. Non-profit hospitals, as well as with many other providers, offer some form of financial or “charity” assistance, depending upon individual financial circumstances. One facet of what we do in our representation is to investigate and [...]
Many Estates have claims made against them for medical debts of the decedent. While attorneys and Personal Representatives diligently manage the probate process, our services can result in significant savings to the Estate. Thus, there may be more assets available for distribution to the beneficiaries. We work with the Personal [...]
In 2021, the Consolidated Appropriations Act established several new requirements to protect consumers from unexpected medical bills, known as The No Surprises Act. This Act radically changed the landscape in medical billing practices in several key ways. For example, “balance billing” for emergency services was outlawed, meaning that if one [...]
Patients often come to Human Health Advocates with hospital invoices and explanations of benefits (EOB’s) from their insurer, unsure as to their financial responsibilities. To ensure accuracy and avoid erroneous or unnecessary payments, we review your medical bills and the corresponding insurance determinations. We regularly deal with invoices from hospitals, [...]
There are numerous reasons why a health plan may deny claims. Some are meritorious, and others plainly fallacious. However, many denied claims result from administrative error by the provider or the health insurance plan. If the coding used to describe various diagnoses and procedures is off by a digit or [...]
Many patients come to us with medical bills that far exceed their ability to pay. Non-profit hospitals, as well as with many other providers, offer some form of financial or “charity” assistance, depending upon individual financial circumstances. One facet of what we do in our representation is to investigate and analyze [...]
