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On January 1, 2025, I was arrested by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office in Washington following a documented mental health crisis. Despite my visible disabilities, including a traumatic brain injury (TBI), limited mobility, and post-ICU status, I was transported in a non-ADA-compliant sedan... View More 
I recently discovered that someone used my identity at the Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento, CA, on May 16, 2025, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. They received medical care using my name and information but used a different phone number. They were also able to obtain prescriptions from a nearby... View More
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answered on May 21, 2025
In California, you have several legal grounds to potentially pursue action against both the hospital and pharmacy for allowing fraudulent use of your medical identity. Under California law, you may have claims for negligence against these healthcare entities for failing to properly verify the... View More
I have an HDHP with an HSA, and earlier this year, I used assistance from a specialty drug manufacturer to pay for a prescription. Initially, my insurance counted the amount toward my deductible and out-of-pocket maximum, but reversed it after being told I used a "coupon." The pharmacy... View More
I need legal representation for a home facility for developmentally challenged adults dealing with issues involving the California Department of Health (CDPH) and the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS). They improperly executed procedures, leading to 18 months of unpaid Medi-Cal claims. What... View More
I have been given the runaround for a root canal procedure that I have needed for the past six months or more. My dental office sent a referral out to an outside specialist to perform my root canal procedure because they recommended sedation. Sedation was recommended because I had multiple... View More
Since November 4th, I have unsuccessfully been trying to obtain the governing documents for my LTD plan from the plan administrator. Despite multiple requests through text messages, an email reminder on May 19th, and an additional email and letter sent recently after no results from... View More
I want to know if I can sue my medical provider for harassment and delays concerning my state disability paperwork. Initially, they failed to inform me of the requirement to fill out forms manually instead of online. They returned half-filled forms, incorrectly completed sections meant for me, and... View More
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answered on May 20, 2025
You may have grounds for legal action against your medical provider for the mishandling of your disability paperwork. The repeated errors, delays, and necessity for multiple hospital visits could potentially constitute professional negligence under California law. In California, medical malpractice... View More
I'm updating the medical support section of a child support order in Washington. It currently states that the father is ordered to provide private health insurance, and the other parent isn't required to pay for the children's health coverage since the father is providing health... View More
LifeStance Health has deleted my medical records and is refusing me access. Initially, they claimed I was never a patient, but upon presenting evidence otherwise, I was directed to contact Dayavant for records. They also say their IT department has no record of any such deletion. Despite my efforts... View More
I've discovered that I'm being drugged without my consent, and I fear for my life. It started when I joined an outpatient treatment program for a cannabis DUI, which they attempted to convert to an alcohol DUI. Over six months, my toxicology reports showed the drug levels increasing from... View More
I am an operations manager at a healthcare clinic where surgeries and procedures are performed. My employer is requiring me to assist in the operating room during surgeries, despite not being a licensed medical assistant and having never worked in a clinical setting before. Recently, while cleaning... View More
answered on May 18, 2025
It really depends on what you are required to do. If the task you are asked to perform requires a license, you should bring it up to your employer. If they knowingly force to do such tasks, they are liable for negligence.
I recently experienced a mental health issue that resulted in hospitalization. My work involves firearms, and I was separated from military service, but not barred from reenlistment. I’m in discussions with recruiters about reenlisting, though my focus is now on civilian roles. Mental health... View More
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answered on May 16, 2025
This is a deeply personal situation, and it's good that you're thinking carefully about how your recent hospitalization might affect your path forward. In many cases, a mental health hospitalization can impact your legal ability to work with firearms, especially if it involved a... View More
I'm urgently seeking advice regarding my immigration status as my H1B visa expires in early August 2025 (renewal is unlikely). I was selected for the DV Lottery FY2025 and may become current by September, so I'm planning to file my I-485 immediately. My spouse is on an F-1 visa, and I am... View More
answered on May 18, 2025
This is a very interesting situation. The main issues are; 1- maintaining legal status, 2- not missing the DV lottery deadline of September 30, and 3- keeping your health insurance.
1- Maintaining your status: You should file an F2 change of status immediately as this would ensure your... View More
Can I take legal action against someone who filmed me without my consent at my workplace in a pharmacy in Colorado? He plans to post the video to an audience of 1.3 million people, which may include HIPAA violations of other patients. Despite my request not to film, he became upset due to waiting... View More
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answered on May 16, 2025
Yes, you may have grounds to take legal action based on what happened. In Colorado, filming someone in a private setting like a workplace without consent can raise serious privacy concerns, especially if it captures interactions that involve health information. If the video includes patients or any... View More
I have my 18-year-old daughter on my medical insurance, but she lives independently and does not live with me. Am I still responsible for any medical bills that my insurance does not cover even though she is living on her own?
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answered on May 15, 2025
Since your 18-year-old daughter is still covered under your medical insurance, you are generally not responsible for her medical bills unless the insurance plan explicitly states otherwise. Many insurance plans will continue coverage for children until they turn 26, regardless of whether they live... View More
I received an email from a collection company stating they are taking me to court over a medical debt. I am concerned this might be a violation of HIPAA, as my personal health information may have been shared with them without my consent. Is it legal for a collection agency to sue me under these... View More
answered on May 15, 2025
Yes. The fact that you are being sued over a medical debt does not mean that anyone violated HIPAA. The likelihood that your medical information was shared is low, because people in the medical field/collections are exceptionally attuned to HIPAA.
I have been married to a veteran for 14 years, and we are considering living apart due to separation. I am currently receiving VA health benefits as a military spouse. Will I lose my health benefits if we live separately, considering there is no existing separation agreement in place and no prior... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
Living separately from your veteran spouse does not automatically mean you’ll lose your VA health benefits, especially if there’s no legal separation or divorce in place. As long as you’re still legally married and your spouse remains eligible and enrolled in a program that covers dependents,... View More
I want to find proof of someone's abortion or pregnancy. I am not facing any legal issues nor seeking legal action; I am just trying to uncover the truth from this person. Are there any legal ways or resources available to access such personal medical records, and what ethical considerations... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
You cannot legally obtain someone else's medical records without their explicit consent. These records are protected by strict privacy laws, like HIPAA in the United States, which ensure that sensitive information remains confidential. Trying to access someone's private medical history... View More
I received medical services, including birth control injections and annual checkups, while I was covered by my stepfather's insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield) and under the age of 18. These bills are now in collections. I've contacted the collections agency once to request removal,... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
You're right to question whether you're truly responsible for these medical bills. In most cases, minors are not legally responsible for contracts, including medical billing agreements, because they do not have the legal capacity to enter binding contracts. That responsibility typically... View More
I am a stepfather living in Illinois and have not adopted my stepchildren. Their biological father provides health insurance, although my insurance is currently used as primary. There is no existing court order, legal agreement, or verbal agreement requiring me to provide health insurance for my... View More
answered on May 14, 2025
It wouldn't be a court order with your name on it, it would be a court order that requires your wife to insure them and if she does that through you, then that is the order.
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