In 1972, Congress passed legislation to provide automatic increases linked to a rise in consumer prices. Recipients would no longer have to wait for Congress to take action to receive an increase. The first automatic increases to Social Security benefits took effect in 1975. After 1982, cost of living adjustments (“COLAs”) were effective for December […]
I highly recommend the NPR series, “Bill of the Month,” which offers an expert analysis of medical bill surprises.This month’s bill concerns jaw surgery and a hospital bill of more than $27,000. The patient, Ely Bair, had a condition requiring two jaw surgeries. The first jaw surgery went very well and Bair paid his out-of […]
Your ERISA Watch – What a Difference Discretion MakesMayer v. Ringler Assocs. Inc., No. 20-1281, __, F.4th __, 2021 WL 3556473 (2d Cir. Aug. 12, 2021) (Before Circuit Judges Walker, Sack, and Menashi).This week’s notable decision demonstrates the uphill battle ERISA claimants face in litigation with insurers over their employee benefits, particularly where courts apply […]
Glioblastoma, also known as glioblastoma multiforme, is an aggressive type of cancer that can occur in the brain or spinal cord. Glioblastoma can occur at any age but tends to occur more often in older adults. Many glioblastoma symptoms develop slowly and get worse over time.Common symptoms may include:HeadachesLoss of appetiteLoss of balance or trouble […]
The internet provides patients with the resources to locate healthcare providers anywhere in the world. But whether your health insurance pays benefits for treatment with a health care provider anywhere in the world is another issue. Patients are often unhappily surprised when they discover that their health insurance policy limits them to healthcare only within […]
Dealing with insurance companies can often feel complex, challenging, and overwhelming. You are not alone. But it is always best to understand your mental health benefits BEFORE you need to use them. Mental health services may be covered in whole or in part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. It is important to […]
Kantor & Kantor, LLP recently shared the wonderful news about a victory achieved on behalf of one of our clients who had been denied insurance benefits for the treatment of her conditions that included anorexia nervosa, depression, anxiety, OCD and self-harm. This blog explains a bit more about how a case like Jamie’s works, as […]
PLEASE ACT TODAY! Urge Your Representatives to Vote “Yes” to Help Military Families Over Age 20 Access Eating Disorders Treatment Coverage Under TRICARE.ISSUE: Unfortunately, the House Armed Services Committee did not include the SERVE Act Amendment within their July 1st NDAA legislation, however the Senate did include it within their version of the NDAA! We […]
If You Live in One of the States Listed Below, Please Take 30 Seconds to Tweet, Urging Your Member on the House Armed Services Committee to Vote for SERVE Act AmendmentApplicable States: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, […]
The Kantor & Kantor, LLP team will continue to provide legal support throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.Our office locations in Northridge (Los Angeles), San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego and Seattle are currently closed to comply with social distancing and “stay at home” orders.However, we are still offering our services virtually, both via […]
