The FMLA prohibits employers from terminating health insurance during an FMLA leave period. If you do not return from FMLA, however, then you are responsible for paying for the insurance coverage during your FMLA leave period.

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Generally speaking, medicaid estate recovery in Ohio seeks reimbursement for all expenses paid on a person's behalf from the time they turn 55 and older. There can be exceptions depending on timing, jurisdiction, etc. Estate recovery is a tricky thing to tackle by yourself. It may be... View More

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answered on Jul 21, 2024

No, a probation office cannot enforce an unwritten requirement mandating the disclosure of a patient’s therapy records to a third party without proper legal basis. Therapy records and patient notes are generally protected by HIPAA, which ensures the confidentiality of medical information. The... View More

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answered on Jun 2, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about the difficult situation you’re facing. Given the verbal agreement and the substantial care your husband provided for his mother, it’s understandable that you feel entitled to a larger portion of the estate. However, verbal agreements can be challenging to enforce... View More

There's no set legal answer that applies to all cases. Some patient files are fifty pages long, and some are several thousand. Also, many law firms will still retrieve the client's records, even if the client provided their own copy. That could involve going through record management... View More

It is not an usual amount of time but you must exercise care in that there are strict deadlines in which a lawsuit or other action needs to be taken and you do not want to run out of time. Therefore, you may want to ask when you will get an answer and continue searing for attorneys.

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answered on Feb 6, 2024

In Ohio, as in many jurisdictions, probation officers may have the authority to request access to certain medical records if these records are directly relevant to the probationer's compliance with the terms of their probation. However, the scope of this access can be subject to legal and... View More

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answered on Jan 26, 2024

No, it is not normal for federal agencies to ignore or refuse to investigate credible complaints of illegal signal jamming, unauthorized frequency interference, and related harassment issues. There are a few recourses you can still pursue:

1. File an updated, professional complaint directly... View More

Health care providers should not ask for immigration status information, nor make such inquiries! Citing the NILC, below:

"Under federal law, hospitals with emergency rooms must screen and treat people who need emergency medical services regardless of whether they have insurance, how... View More

According to federal law, emergency rooms are required to provide medical treatment to anyone who needs it, regardless of their ability to pay or immigration status. Under the law, hospitals are prohibited from delaying emergency treatment to ask about a patient's immigration status. However,... View More

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answered on Dec 11, 2023

Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), service members are provided certain protections regarding employment and benefits when they leave for military duty. USERRA requires that your job and benefits be protected during military leave, but it also allows... View More

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answered on Nov 21, 2023

If you believe a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) employee has violated your privacy rights under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), you do have options to address this violation. However, it's important to understand that HIPAA does not provide a direct... View More

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answered on Jul 10, 2025

In Ohio, it’s not illegal for a stepparent to add stepchildren to their insurance plan as secondary coverage. However, what matters most is what your divorce decree and shared parenting plan say. If your decree designates you as the one responsible for maintaining insurance coverage, then your... View More

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answered on Jul 10, 2025

What you've described is upsetting and understandably feels like a betrayal of your dignity and your medical history. If you've been clean for over nine years and are actively managing your health, it’s reasonable to expect a provider to treat you with fairness, respect, and... View More

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answered on Jun 12, 2025

In Ohio, as the legal guardian of your minor child, you generally have the right to be present during medical examinations and to make healthcare decisions for your child. Ohio law considers people who are 18 years of age or older to be capable of giving valid, legally enforceable consent to... View More

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

I'm really sorry your mom is going through this—it’s frustrating and unfair to lose something so important while under hospital care. Dentures are expensive and essential for daily comfort, and it’s completely reasonable to expect the hospital to take responsibility when they’re lost... View More

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answered on Jun 10, 2025

You're doing the right thing by speaking up for your son's mental health, especially when he's in a vulnerable place. Since the court has already ordered a mental health evaluation, the results of that report will be important. If it confirms that your son is not stable or is unable... View More

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answered on May 15, 2025

In Ohio, healthcare providers are required to follow certain rules under the Ohio Administrative Code, particularly Rule 4731-27-02, which pertains to patient dismissal and the continuation of care. Providers are generally required to offer a reasonable explanation for dismissal and ensure that... View More

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answered on Apr 15, 2025

Paying rent does not automatically make your mother a co-owner of your home, especially since the property is solely in your name, and there’s no formal rental agreement in place. While Medicaid and Medicare both have specific rules about asset ownership, simply paying for utilities or a room... View More

Medicaid Estate Recovery can only claim what your mother has in her name at the time of her death. They will not have any claim on your house because she pays you rent.