We Have Achieved Tier 1 Ranking in Insurance LawAt Kantor & Kantor, LLP, we are proud to announce that we have recently been named in the latest edition of “Best Law Firms,” a publication of Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report. We were regionally ranked in Tier 1 in insurance law, compared with […]
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Data from the California Department of Managed Health Care Confirms that Insurance Denials are On the Rise
On Monday, November 27, 2017, a Capital Public Radio broadcast reported that insurance denials in California have risen dramatically. The CapRadio story revealed an extreme increase in the number of Californian’s who have had to fight back against insurance denials in recent years, “…the California Department of Managed Health Care found that the number of […]
Why I Don’t Believe In Cheat Days
Last Spring, the UK Fashion Retailer New Look was blasted for promoting dieting messages to some of its youngest shoppers. The shop offered a set of pajamas with a pizza slice pattern and the words “cheat day” emblazoned across the chest. This culturally driven, heavily loaded piece of clothing was found in the children’s section, […]
Weight Watchers, Why Do We Need You?
A recent article (featured in Jezebel) brings light to a fresh and trendy shift in marketing for the long-time dieting corporation of Weight Watchers. Most of us recognize Weight Watchers as one long string of attempts to convince women that they will be happier, more successful, and well liked when they become a thinner version […]
If We Treated Ourselves The Way We Treat Our Children
Originally posted on Huffington Post I was out for a breezy afternoon stroller walk with my toddlers when I had an epiphany.An inkling. An understanding.It’s the only time of day that I have them strapped into one place — where their buzzing bodies remain temporarily stationary and static, giving me time for clarity, reflection, and […]
If I Could See Myself Through Your Eyes
Originally posted on Huffington PostA few years back, my husband gave me a charming and eye-opening anniversary card. On the cover were little buttons forming the shape of a big heart. His message inside read: If I could give you one thing in life, I would give you the ability to see yourself through my […]
Let’s Help Each Other Carry the Weight of Recovery
Originally posted on Huffington PostAdmitting to yourself (and to others) that you have an eating disorder is hard.Seeking treatment for an eating disorder is hard.Working through recovery is hard.This eating disorder business is very hard.And yet we carry on and continue moving forward with the hope of a better life. We use intrinsic motivation and […]
What You Should Know Before You Call Your Insurance Company
Let’s face it; calling your insurance company about a health-related claim is probably NOT on your list of things you want to try. In fact, calling your health-insurance provider is right up on the Most Dreaded List with getting a colonoscopy. So, what can you do to make this process a little less painful? Prevention […]
Why We Need Anna’s Law
It is excruciatingly painful to remember how much she suffered and how helpless we felt when we were fighting for her life at the same time we were fighting her insurance company. The pain of having a child die does not go away. It does become bearable over time and I have found a way […]
How to Respond to an Insurance Denial When You’re Fighting for Your Life
When seeking treatment for an eating disorder, making the decision to fight for your life can be a dreadful and terrifying task. Add on fighting with your insurance company, and the pressure and stress can quickly escalate. If you receive an insurance denial for the treatment of your eating disorder, do not give up here! […]