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Human Health Issues With Cat Litter Boxes
Cat owners could be exposed to certain diseases and other health concerns when cleaning a litter box. By following precautions in caring for your cat and handling its litter, you can ensure you'll have little risk of contracting an illness. Pregnant women, and anyone whose immune system...
Michigan Medicaid Eligibility Requirements
Michigan's Medicaid Plan is actually a set of programs that target the various groups that Medicaid is supposed to serve. The state plan is funded in part by the federal government's Medicaid program, so Michigan must meet the federal eligibility requirements and other guidelines at a minimum. Howev
Can I Get Health Insurance After Being Denied?
With millions of people out of work and looking for jobs and health insurance, being denied coverage is becoming more common. If you have pre-existing medical conditions or ailments that require or could require expensive treatments, you could be denied health insurance. However, there are several o
SNF Medicaid Charting Requirements
Charting patient histories for Medicaid reimbursement is a complex and essential task for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). To determine the proper amount of payment, treatments and procedures are categorized according to level of care, and multiple factors must be coordinated according...
How to Avoid the Medicare Donut Hole
The coverage gap in Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) is referred to as the donut hole. Along with a $310 deductible as of 2010, you are responsible for paying 25 percent of prescription costs until you reach $2,830. After that, Medicare Part D will not contribute to your costs until you
How to File for Pregnancy Insurance
According to the American Pregnancy Association (APA), 13 percent of pregnant women are uninsured. Because of this, they are likely not to receive proper prenatal care. Subsequently, according to the Women's Health website, the babies born to these mothers compared to babies born to mothers who had
Is Health Insurance Guaranteed After COBRA Ends?
A beneficiary who loses her job under certain circumstances may make use of COBRA's continuation of health care coverage to temporarily remain on her former employer's group health plan, and may only be required to pay 102 percent of the plan's cost. A worker must elect to receive COBRA coverage fol
How to Pay Insurance Claims
Insurance is a protection purchased by individuals, businesses and governments to protect an item, person or place from unforeseen damage or loss. When damage or a loss occurs, a claim is submitted to the insurance company to receive payment for the item or treatment of an injury. Paying an insura
Georgia Income Limits for Medicaid
Georgia Medicaid is an assistance program managed by the Georgia Department of Community Health. It is designed to help low income families and individuals obtain access to health care by covering full or partial medical bills. Low-income families, pregnant women, children, senior citizens, blind an
Colorado Management of the Medicaid Information System
Since 1974, Colorado Foundation for Medical Care (CFMC) is a review organization for the Colorado Medicaid informational system. Colorado Medicaid is public health insurance for low-income children, families, pregnant women, elderly and persons with disabilities.
How to Help a Senior Citizen Get Out of Bed
Helping seniors get out of bed is an important part of their daily routine but can be downright challenging for their caregivers. Senior citizens' daily health can fluctuate without warning in ways that require extra precaution. It's also most important to remember your own safety as a caregiver.
What Are Concierge Health Care Services?
Concierge health care services offer patients a more personable, one-on-one relationship with their doctor. Concierge health care is generally not covered by health insurance, or is considered "out of network," and is more costly than regular health care.
Medicare Advantage Programs in Georgia
Medicare Parts A and B are what is often called traditional Medicare. Part A handles home health, hospital and hospice benefits, but is not meant for preventive services. Part B offers additional services like doctor's visits, but requires a monthly premium payment. Medicare Part C is more often ref
Guidelines for Primary Health Care
Primary health care is a collective term for the health services that are readily available in a local community. These services are usually found in health centers established by the government which serve as the focal point of consultation for all kinds of patients. General practitioners or local
Ethical Issues Encountered in Women's Health Care
Abortion is the hot-button ethical issue in women's health care in the United States. Many of the ethical dilemmas related to women's health center on the woman's role in conceiving and bearing children, since choices about reproduction often require a close examination of beliefs and values. But i
Louisiana Medicaid Benefits
Medicaid helps cover the cost of prescription drugs.drugs image by alimat from Fotolia.comMedicaid is a state-operated, federally- and state-funded health insurance program for low-income elderly or disabled individuals, pregnant women, children and other at-risk populations. Louisiana's...
What Are Health Care Regulatory Agencies?
Health care regulatory agencies monitor health care practitioners and facilities, provide information about industry changes, promote safety and ensure legal compliance and quality services. Federal, state and local regulatory agencies often establish rules and regulations for the health care indus
Aero Chamber Vs. MagnaFlow
MagnaFlow is an auto parts company that specializes in exhaust systems and catalytic converters, but also manufactures mufflers, tips and other parts. Aero Chamber, meanwhile, is a type of muffler made by Holley Performance.
Penalties for Violations of the HIPAA Privacy Rule
HIPAA sets guidelines for how a patient's medical information can be used.stethoscope image by dinostock from Fotolia.comIn December 2000, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) established the final Privacy Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act...
How To Get Health Insurance for Your Small Business Employees
Strategies for finding health insurance for your small business employees.