I have had an illness for months but specialist is still seeking diagnosis. Short term disability has been exhausted. Long term disability company is asking me to sign medical release for entire medical record and waive HIPAA in addition to other seemingly inappropriate questions that have nothing... View More 
answered on Nov 3, 2020
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks and you mention needing help quickly. One option is to start reaching out to attorneys who handle disability claims. Many attorneys in that area provide free initial consults - that's between you and the attorneys... View More
The staff had triaged me, had all the test results in hand, had the ekg in hand, had used one of those finger tip pulse/oxygen things a couple of times. My heart rate was at a 29-32 they sent me home and a cardiologist finally read tithe ekg 4 days later that is when they called me to come back in.... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2020
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. At this point, you could reach out to med mal attorneys to discuss the matter in greater detail, including the extent of damages you suffered. If an attorney felt there might be a basis for a case, they could request... View More
Are people allowed to take photos inside of schools? Being sure to keep all personal information out of the photo.
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answered on Jul 19, 2020
You would have to check with the school district on their policies, however there is no law that prohibits taking photographs inside of schools.
My job started asking screening questions such as temperature, presence of any of the following: cough, chills, lack of taste or smell, fever, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. They record responses, as well as first and last name, and department that I am employed by. This information is supposed to... View More
answered on May 11, 2020
The HIPAA laws regarding the COVID-19 pandemic have been changed. This is a question you'll want to talk directly to a lawyer about. Off-hand, I can think of serveral facts that are not included in your query that could change the answer. The Colorado Bar Association (www.cobar.org) can... View More
After seeking medical attn. From the e.r for sever abdominal pain.i also before being offered or asked denied any pain and all pain medication.i also informed them that the almost dibilitating pain i was encountering seemed to me like a kidney infection was present! I also informed them that... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2019
I'm sorry for your ordeal here between the two emergency rooms. A Colorado attorney could advise best on privacy issues here regarding medical records, as those could involve elements of state law. But your post remains open for two weeks. It is very fact-intensive, and difficult for an... View More
Also gave me a shot in bicep instead of deltoid pain in right arm since.
answered on Aug 28, 2019
I'm very sorry for your loss, and the cruel and heartless things said to you. Contact a Colorado attorney to try to arrange a free initial consult. With further detail and context, an experienced attorney might at least be able to determine if the matter warrants further investigation/review... View More
A court was held but I didn't know and just received all the paperwork after being garnished this last paycheck.
answered on Jun 10, 2019
Have your considered filing Bankruptcy? This is usually the most effective method and you may gain additional debt relief in the process.
I have a court approved, filed parenting agreement for my 4 year old son. I am designated the primary custodial parent with sole medical, dental, and mental health decision making. My son recently had to have 2 teeth pulled due to defects in the enamel that originated at birth. I filled out the... View More
answered on Jul 7, 2017
Your ex still needs to pay his court ordered share of the bill. Since you have sole decision making authority, you can decide with the dentist about treatment. You can request judgment against him for the unpaid amount or cite him for contempt of court. I do not know anything about remedies against... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2017
No, that is discrimination based upon alienage. This is a violation of your civil rights. First, work with the State of Colorado. This is the website to file a civil rights complaint with Colorado. https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/civil-rights/filing-a-charge
Due to Congressional... View More
In 2016 I had a mix of ACA, employee, and Medicaid health insurance. As I was unemployed at the end of 2015 I had signed up for Medicaid. From that point on we received conflicting mail from the state saying it as on, off, etc - never clear. Thinking it was off at the time I started a new job in... View More
answered on May 22, 2017
Based on your facts, the two 1095s show that you were doubly insured (which you now already know). The IRS does not consider insurance options--they only compute the penalties. Colorado will likely demur because you acted on your own behalf (even if based on confusion). As a result, the dual... View More
Now i have hospital bills, i may have trouble finding another job. My boss stayed in the room. HIPPA violations. I did work in the same hospital. I quit do to this. I have 2 hours of the admissions on video. With the mri, they irratiated my head and eyes for 30min. For a urine test. I have them... View More
answered on May 1, 2017
Employer should pay. See if what's on the phone can be downloaded--you want backup copies in case it's erased.
Contact an attorney who handles employment issues for employees --members of the colorado assn for justice give free consults.
I was unlawfully detained by fire/ems & threatened to go by amb to the hosp. or they'd call the cops. I was threatened with jail if I didn't sign the ER consent. I was told the same if I didn't step on the scale & do the sobriety tests (in the ER). I finally was allowed to... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2017
The time of the arrest may be an issue, but the timing of the arrest usually does not impact failed test results. When you get a lawyer (either a PD or hire a private criminal lawyer) you can discuss the potential inadmissibility of the urine/blood tests.
I am aware that in the state of CO, minors of 15 may consent to some treatment, but I have also been informed that "a parent has to consent to medical treatments for a child under 18, unless the child is at least 15 years old, is living away from his or her parents, and is paying his or her... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2017
This is a direct legal question. Justa's Q&A is not intended to provide specific legal opinions or advice because this would create an attorney-client relationship. You will need to contact an attorney directly.
As a general rule, the practice you mentioned is allowed. There are... View More
it is also out the state I live in
answered on Mar 23, 2017
Each state has a statute of limitations on debts (Colorado is 6 years--most are less, but the highest is Kentucky with 15 years). That said, it is possible that even though a debt has passed the SoL, it can be revived by the debtor (usually by acknowledging the debt). There is another possibility,... View More
I took my baby to the er they said she was fine. Today I took her to children's hospital for the same reason and now they are putting a breathing tube in and we have to say we for a week.
answered on Feb 7, 2017
Depends on her symptoms first time. Things can shift overnight. However focus on her care, then when all the dust has died down and she's well, Contact a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Assn who handles medical issues--they give free consults. While it's fresh in your mind, jot down... View More
I had a skin infection on my hand from a cat bite.
I asked to be treated as an outpatient but the doctor refused saying I had to be admitted.
I haven't got the bill yet but I expect to get one soon.
The insurance company says the hospital handled this the wrong way.
What am I suppose to do?
answered on Jan 18, 2017
You have three options. One, you can appeal the insurance company's determination. Two, you can see if the insurance company's determination voids some or all of the medical charges because of the violation of the agreement between the doctor/hospital (I have seen over $200,000 worth of... View More
On probation for a dwai last year. Recently went to emergency room to assist in final leg of self-imposed withdrawals (from a substance not scheduled or controlled, but which could likely constitute prob violation against using "abusable" drugs - Tianeptine) and associated panic attack.... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2016
As a condition of parole, the general rule is that parolees cannot prevent the release of limited amounts of relevant medical records on request (often tied to the type of offense). The ER visit (with documentation) should be ok with your parole officer, as for Tianeptine this is a grey area. Since... View More
My husband makes a good living, but I am a stay at home mom and will need health care. I don't want to leave any lag time so that I get charged the fine.
answered on Oct 3, 2016
Healthcare should be covered under the separation agreement and custody agreement. For the minors it is totally reasonable to request that the father pay for their healthcare costs (esp. if he is historically the breadwinner--this request will likely reduce potential alimony requests). For you,... View More
Husband had dental work done prior to his 6 month waiting period. No one at the office had told him that he had this waiting period (understandably, we have the duty to read all fine print). However, I went to my own dentist and they notified me immediately of my waiting period and wouldnt... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2016
From your facts is appears that your dental insurance company provided adequate notice to you and applicable dentists, so you likely do not have a claim against the insurance company. Turning to your husband's dentist, your situation is not a clear-cut case. Unless the dental agreement states... View More
time frame so they say they will not pay. Now the ambulance company is expecting me to pay out of pocket. Am I responsible for this bill since it is their fault for not filing the claim in time?
answered on Feb 8, 2016
I' handling a similar matter like this today. There is not a clear rule on this matter and it partly depends on your insurance. As a general rule, your insurance carrier requires the ambulance company (like all medical billers) to follow certain procedures. If the biller (the ambulance... View More
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