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Know your rights when it comes to disability law, Worker's Compensation, health insurance and more. Case reviews, political opinion, medical news and databases will fuel your research. Protect or represent yourself with confidence!
How to Get Help Paying for Meds
There are several programs available to help people pay for their prescription drugs. Let Kelley Montgomery, About's Health Insurance guide clue you in on some possibilities.
The Costs of Neck Pain - Workers Comp vs Personal Insurance
A new study measured the difference in lost work days between patients with neck pain who were covered by worker's comp and those who had their own personal insurance.
Chiropractic Shown to be Cost-Effective in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
A new study, the first of its kind in the U.S. shows that chiropractic treatment is more cost effective than medical treatment for chronic low back pain.
Worker's Comp Rules
Rules for Worker's Compensation are determined at the state level.
Personal Injury - Insurance Settlements
How to calculate the value of "pain and suffering" associated with a rear-end auto collision. How to negotiate with the other person's insurance company for the full value of your pain and suffering.
Medicare Part D Doughnut Hole - Gap in Coverage
Medicare Part D yields different benefits to different people, despite the fact that they are signed up for the exact same plan. Every Medicare Part D enrollee needs to know about the Medicare doughnut hole and how it will impact their annual prescription costs. Learn the details from About's Arthritis editors Carol and Rick Eustice.
Universal Health Care Coverage for San Franciscians
Starting in 2007, San Francisco will be the first U.S. city to offer universal health coverage to its citizens.
Mandatory Health Insurance - Massachusetts
Beginning in July, 2007, all Massachusetts residents will be required to obtain health insurance.
Pain and the Law
This site was developed by the Center for Health Law Studies at St. Louis University and the American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethichs. It covers legal issues around pain management.
Health Care Coach
This website helps the consumer of health insurance and health care to navigate the maze.
Disability Law Blog
Social Security Disability law, Worker's Compensation and medical news.
Workers Compensation Insurance - Help for Injured Workers
Website for injured workers. Understand and work with the Workers Compensation insurance system.
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