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How do I handle divorce when we have frozen embryos from fertility treatment?
When a couple divorces and has frozen embryos from fertility treatment, the legal questions can be different from the usual property or custody issues. In general, courts look first for any signed agreement about what sh...
What happens if a medical bill went to collections even though I was on a payment plan?
If a medical bill was sent to collections even though you were making payments under a payment plan, it may mean the provider or collection agency believes the account was still past due, the plan was not recorded correc...
How do I dispute a hospital bill for an out-of-network doctor I did not choose during an emergency visit?
If you received care in an emergency and were billed for an out-of-network doctor you did not choose, there may be ways to dispute the bill, but the options depend on the facts, your insurance plan, and whether state or...
What are my rights if a telehealth provider recorded my appointment without clear notice?
In Illinois, a telehealth recording made without clear notice can raise privacy, consent, and professional responsibility concerns, but the exact rights involved usually depend on the facts. The key questions are often w...
Can I qualify for forgiveness if I work at a nonprofit nursing home?
In general, maybe—but it depends on what kind of forgiveness program you mean and how the employer is classified under the program’s rules. A nonprofit nursing home may sound like the kind of job that should count, but m...
What happens if a hospital sends me a bill a year later for services I thought were covered?
If a hospital sends you a bill a year later for services you believed were covered, the first thing to know is that this can happen for several different reasons. In general, a late bill may mean the hospital believes th...
How do I dispute duplicate charges on a medical bill?
Duplicate charges on a medical bill can happen for a few different reasons. A provider might accidentally bill the same service twice, a claim may be processed more than once, or a bill may include charges that overlap i...
Do I have to pay a medical bill that was sent to collections before I ever received the first invoice?
In Pennsylvania, you may still owe a valid medical bill even if the account was sent to collections before you personally received the first invoice. But the fact that a collection notice arrived before an original bill...
What are my rights if I signed a waiver without reading it carefully?
In general, signing a waiver does not automatically mean you lose every legal right connected to the situation. In Idaho, as in many states, a signed waiver may be treated as evidence that you agreed to its terms, even i...
Can a hospital refund check become unclaimed property if I moved and never received it?
Yes, a hospital refund check can sometimes become unclaimed property if it was issued to you but never cashed, deposited, or otherwise claimed, including situations where you moved and did not receive it. In general, unc...
Is it legal for a family member to record a private conversation about elder care decisions?
In Pennsylvania, whether a family member may legally record a private conversation about elder care decisions usually depends on who is speaking, where the conversation happens, and whether the people involved know about...
Do I have to consent to being recorded during a telehealth appointment in California?
In California, the answer is often yes if someone wants to record a telehealth appointment that includes your voice or confidential medical conversation. California is generally considered a two-party consent state for r...
Can I get child support if the other parent lives in Canada?
In general, yes, child support may still be possible even if the other parent lives in Canada. The fact that a parent is in another country does not automatically end the obligation to support a child. For Wyoming famili...
Is it legal for an insurer to ask me to sign a blank medical authorization form?
In general, an insurer can ask you to sign a medical authorization form, but a request for a blank or overly broad authorization can raise concerns. The main issue is not just whether the insurer can ask, but whether the...
How do I dispute surprise billing from an out-of-network anesthesiologist?
A surprise bill from an out-of-network anesthesiologist can be upsetting, especially if you went to an in-network hospital or surgery center and reasonably expected the anesthesia services to be covered. In general, the...