On February 6, 2014, lawmakers in the House and Senate announced final agreement on legislation which will change the way doctors are paid through the Medicare physician payment system. Read More Here…
Doctor Compensation Changes On The Horizon Read More »
People who require mental health coverage are happy to know that long awaited changes to the laws effecting insurance coverage have finally arrived. Those changes can be found in the new Affordable Care Act, (the “ACA”) and changes made to the Mental Heath Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (the “Parity Act”). Read More
Mental Health Care Coverage Changes Mental Health Care Coverage Changes Read More »
On August 13, 2013, Allstate Insurance filed suit in the Superior Court, Bergen County, asking the Court to declare that it is not liable to pay 2.1 million dollars in claims presented by Dr. Nabil Yazgi, a medical doctor from Saddle River, NJ. Read More Here…
Insurance Carriers Make Use of NJ’s Anti-Insurance Fraud Statute Read More »
It’s on the news, in the papers, even on billboards: NJ is serious about fighting insurance fraud. New Jersey’s “Insurance Fraud Prevention Act” (the “Act”) has been hailed nationally as “model” legislation that is a useful tool of prosecutors and the State to curb insurance abuses. Read More Here…”
The Government Is Serious About Insurance Fraud Read More »
Most physicians are generally aware of the “Stark” law, named after Congressman Pete Stark, which is the federal government’s attempt to prevent physician self-referrals of Medicare and Medicaid patients to health care services and facilities in which they have an ownership interest. Read More Here…
New Jersey’s “Codey Law” and the Prohibition Against Self-Referrals Read More »
Lets begin by explaining what a reaffirmation agreement is, and why and/or how it may apply to you. A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is filed to wipe out all of the debts you may have. A reaffirmation agreement is an agreement whereby you agree to keep a specified debt. So why on earth would you ever
Should You Sign a Reaffirmation Agreement to Save Your Home or Car? Read More »
In true Lawyer fashion, “it depends!” Upon filing a petition in Chapter 7, all of your assets become part of an “estate” which is under the control of the Court Appointed Trustee. You are entitled to certain exemptions under the federal code Read More Here…
If I File for Protection Under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, Can I Keep My House? Read More »
Perhaps collection agencies are calling you incessantly. You can’t afford to pay your debts at this time, and other creditors are threatening to bring suit. You are stressed beyond belief, and you can’t stand another embarrassing threat.
The Automatic Stay Is Your Friend Read More »
Before the most recent changes to the Bankruptcy Code, the rules regarding who was able to file for protection under Chapter 7 were much more relaxed. A wider group of people who sought protection could file and secure the relief they sought. Read More Here…
Do You Qualify For Chapter 7? The “Means Test” Read More »
It’s been said that a good settlement is one where all parties in litigation are a somewhat happy with the result, (though not completely) and everyone is completely happy that the litigation is over. Why is that? Lets begin with an understanding of what litigation is. A complaint is filed which seeks the assistance of
Why I Often Urge Settlement Read More »
