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I gave birth to my son on 7/30/19 at 9:46pm. My husband and I have a high deductible insurance policy and expected to pay a large portion out of pocket, but we didn't expect to pay for stuff that never happened. The hospital strongly encourages NOT sending babies to the nursery. I kept my son... View More 
answered on Feb 5, 2020
It is illegal for a hospital to charge for items that were not approved or authorized by you, to charge fees for services and rooms never provided, and some of the other conduct you described could also be illegal. You potentially have some claims under the Consumer Sales Practices Act in Ohio, if... View More
trying to get my mother medical and financial assistance but her job refuses to answer or take calls from us or the hospital
answered on Jan 22, 2020
I'm sorry for your mom's heart attack. Contact the hospital administration where your mom is staying. The billing and collections department could try to investigate what insurance programs she may have coverage under. If her workplace did not provide insurance, contact the social... View More
Staff notified of pain and inability to walk, provided some comfort care and proceeded with discharge, giving 5 pain pills. Could not walk when leaving. Saw chiropractor next day who put hip back in place. Is this action by the hospital within the normal standards of care?
answered on Oct 5, 2019
I'm sorry for your ordeal and that your question remains open for four weeks. At this point, consult with an Ohio med mal attorney. They could request the records and investigate the matter in further detail. They generally work on a contingency basis and most provide free initial consults.... View More
Been dealing with mouse infestation since moving in to house in November 2019. Landlord admits to issues x 12 years with pest control and bait stations around the house to keep "in-check" however we continue to catch mice in regular traps and have droppings in drawers and on the floor. I... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2019
Likely, yes. As part of the landlord tenant act, landlords must do the following: (1) Comply with the requirements of all applicable building, housing, health, and safety codes that materially affect health and safety; (2) Make all repairs and do whatever is reasonably necessary to put and keep the... View More
I’ve been seeing a doctor for at least 12 years due to back, neck, hips, knee pain. I’ve had major back surgery in 2009....rod plus screws. I’ve had my thumb fused. This doctor put me on 3 neurontin a day when I first saw him, and 4 Vicodin’s a day also. Eventually the neurontin went up to... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2019
If you have concerns about the sudden changes, try seeing another pain management specialist for a second opinion. However, it certainly is a new trend to decrease the use of pain medications.
Not sexual in nature. Just inappropriate conversations about my daughters mental health during and outside of school. They are woman teachers.
answered on Mar 10, 2019
You should talk to the teacher and the school. That doesn’t sounds legally actionable, at least not yet.
I worked for a logistics company which I wrote off more money then I made which I made a nice living. So In the governments eyes I made absolutely nothing is it legal to receive food stamps and Medicare even though I make more then the average?
answered on Feb 12, 2019
Have you talked to a tax attorney? It’s probably illegal to write off more than you make.
answered on Feb 8, 2019
Medical records are not public and therefore cannot be sealed. There are HIPAA protections in place to avoid unauthorized disclosures. Also, it sounds like they are accurate: he was there because he expressed a suicidal thought. He may not have been serious, and it may not be the most suicidal... View More
I was asking for time off to attend my son's surgery and I was asked this question.
answered on Mar 28, 2018
HIPAA doesn't make it unlawful for people to ask questions. It makes it unlawful for medical providers to release information without the patient's consent.
My Brother and I have Power of Attorney.
answered on Mar 19, 2018
Use the Find a Lawyer tab to locate an estate planning attorney with experience in elder law issues, including Medicaid.
answered on Mar 5, 2018
Ohio does not permit emancipation in that circumstance. Here is more information:
https://www.ohiobar.org/forpublic/resources/lawyoucanuse/pages/lawyoucanuse-255.aspx
My mother has munchausens and munchausen by proxy, and because shes incredibly manipulative, my grandmother (whom she lives with) refuses to force her to get help, or see that she needs it. Two of my other siblings still live at home, (one was damaged so much by the unnecessary medication that... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2018
Contact children's services and advise them of the problems. The siblings could go to foster care, or into the custody of another family member.
I need to know what will happen if she applies for state insurance
answered on Feb 7, 2018
If they don't have coverage now because of your family income, apply for state coverage now. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a family law attorney to discuss this and other issues related to the dissolution and advise you.
I'm his roommate/ best friend and I can't see him because they say the only person can see him his power of attorney. That could take time for his brother to fly up. I should at least be allowed on his bedside. They also put the cops that shot him on leave because they stories didn't... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2018
The hospital can enforce its policies and exclude anyone who doe not have power of attorney.
answered on Dec 12, 2017
That really depends upon the circumstances. But, generally, if the court has jurisdiction over you due to an issue involving you or your child, it can make you do stuff, yes.
Policy had no cash value, and was paid out directly to the beneficiary / not to the estate. Beneficiary is the child of deceased, over 21 and not disabled.
Received letter from Medicaid Asset Recovery. Want to know if this life insurance benefit is eligible to be taken by them.
answered on Oct 18, 2017
Ohio Law is not crystal clear on this. On the one hand, the Estate Recovery statute claims a very broad right to any asset held by the Medicaid recipient at death. On the other hand, the Ohio statute regarding life insurance says that it is usually protected from creditors, as long as a beneficiary... View More
never abusive but persistent. Now when I seek another doctor and give my previous doctor's name they are telling
negative stories to potential new doctors & offices so I do not get another doctor. They also are making my records available to other non-related doctor offices. Is... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2017
Depending on the reason your medical information was released, it could be a HIPAA violation. Find out what was released and to whom. If not proper, then you would need to consult a local attorney to review all the facts and determine if you have any claims. Use the Find a Lawyer tab.
answered on Jul 18, 2017
Unlikely but consult an attorney who handles those cases to see.
My drug test was clean and i passed a psych evaluation.
After discharging me he called the police and told them i was suicidal, which was not true. It was traumatizing to me and our kids to have 6 officers at our door. (They apologized)
He also won't provide access to my... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2017
Don't know if your state has a medical ombudsman. You can file a complaint with the state medical board to get your licenses. Assuming you have a personal physician, ask her or him if they can get some feedback. But a doctor can't be compelled to treat someone.
I am currently POA for his medical decisions but he has other problems that need to be addressed and I need to be able to make those decisions. He needs psychiatric help and drug treatment and is a danger to himself.
answered on May 30, 2017
A person can apply to the OH Probate Court in the county in which he lives to be his guardian. There are two kinds - guardian of his person to make medical decisions, and guardian of his estate to make financial decisions. A person can be both, but the guardian must live in OH. A POA agent does... View More
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