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What is the name of your state?NY Hi Where can I find some very basic information about starting a trust fund for a child, ie, what it is, how it works, how to set one up, what is the minimum investment, who has rights to the $, etc.? Google gives me only info pertaining to the UK, even if I...

What is the name of your state?NY I bought property in my maiden name and would like to change the name on the deed to my married name. Is this normally possible?

What does your husband's employer have to say about this? You need to check with them first.

First, try mailing your Explanation of Benefits form to the ambulance company along with a dated, signed letter from you inquiring and requesting a response. There may be a problem with the way they coded the claim that may be fixable.

Hi again. Because your spouse’s insurance is through her CURRENT employment, that changes matters. So…If: · You are entitled to Medicare based ONLY upon age (not disability or kidney disease--if either of these 2 entitle you to Medicare you would have been informed so by Social Security...

Panzertaker is right on all points. :D

I am aware of no laws limiting the amount a healthcare provider can charge for their services. (BTW, what your fiance received is very, very far from being "just a check up". Medical assessments still cost $ even if they subsequently find nothing wrong.) Billing health insurance for something...

Being forced to pay the bill because both insurers say they aren't primary "should" not happen. Laws and Medicare regulations determine which insurer is primary for you, end of story. You should file appeals asap with both insurers. Were you working anywhere at the time you were hospitalized...

Please clarify--what is your medical malpractice legal question?

Some facilities may have internal policies requiring collection of insurance information after the service has been rendered, but it is not a law. In fact, it is a risky policy IMO. For example, it would put the facility at risk of writing off all services considered not medically necessary to...

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it is the insured's (your) responsibility to understand the provisions of his own policy and pay for whatever services are not covered by that policy. Do not delay payment unless you are willing to accept late charges, interest, and negative credit...

JJun, The consequences for non-payment are dire. You incurred these bills when you utilized health services, and you are legally and morally responsible for payment of these bills. Ignoring the bill up to this point was a bad idea and cost you additional money in the form of late fees and...

"that would drive business out of the state. Your state legislators are not going to want to do that." LOL, Our NY legislators are known for driving employers out of state! :D

Yes, the police.

Yes, a person is allowed to have >1 insurance plan. Use Google or the yellow pages to find carriers.