California requires health plans to cover mental health services on an equal footing with physical health services.woman seated image by IKO from Fotolia.comSince 2000, California has had a mental health parity rule for health plans. This means that health plans must cover physical and...

The Medicare physician fee schedule provides extensive information about more than 10,000 services that doctors perform and that Medicare covers, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The fee schedule provides a complete list of all covered services, adjustment policies based

Physician dispensed drugs can offer extra convenience for patients and extra profits for medical practices. However, while skipping the stop at the pharmacy might be an appealing option, there is the question of who submits that prescription drug claim to your insurance company. This process can var

When you reach the age of 65, you become eligible to participate in Medicare for your insurance coverage. If you are still working at that point, you may also be covered by a group health insurance plan. You can get coverage under both types of plans if you choose to do so.

Whether you're applying for a certain job, seeing a new doctor, getting insurance or even buying personal training sessions, you probably will be asked to fill out a health history form. In today's information-based society, these forms give potential employers and health-care providers a glimpse in

Medicare Part D has both problems and benefits.lesend image by Dron from Fotolia.comMedicare Part D is the prescription drug portion of Medicare. Its purpose is to help senior citizens who had not previously qualified for prescription drug coverage to be able to afford their prescription...

For some, it is almost impossible to bulk up. Even when working out nonstop, eating right and doing everything it should take, nothing seems to work. Winstrol tabs can help. Winstrol is an anabolic steroid that has been approved by the FDA (but has been banned by most sporting leagues because of its

Important to effective medical treatment is patient-physician confidentiality. In order for patients to disclose personal information about themselves, they must be able to feel comfortable that their symptoms, history and conditions, and anything related, will be kept private. Other than being requ

Massachusetts makes health insurance coverage mandatory.state house massachusetts image by Stephen Orsillo from Fotolia.comIn 2006, Massachusetts began requiring almost every resident to carry health insurance. The law helps relieve hospital emergency rooms of the burden of unpaid bills...

Senior citizens who sign up for Medicare health insurance coverage are often surprised to find that Medicare doesn't pay for all health care expenses. Some doctor's visits, prescription drugs and diagnostic tests are often not covered by Medicare, and additional costs for long-term care in a nursing

People with preexisting conditions have long been ignored and denied by health insurance companies. If you applied for health insurance coverage before 2010 and you have a preexisting medical condition, you may have been denied coverage. However, in March 2010, the new preexisting condition insuranc

As the number of states permitting the sale of medical marijuana increases, so do the number of businesses where you can purchase the drug legally. But, unlike typical drug stores and pharmacies, the locations of marijuana dispensaries aren't widely known nor advertised. Eligibility doesn't necessar

Most states have at least 40 different Medicare Part D plans available. It's overwhelming to choose which plan will work best for you, and it's important to look beyond the monthly premium. There are online tools that make that process much faster and easier.

Medicare benefits can often be connected to disability benefits. Generally, having a disability allows you to apply for Medicare benefits before you turn 65, which is the normal age for Medicare enrollment. However, to do so, your disability must fall into the criteria that determine eligibility to

There are many problems with free health care. Though most people would agree that free health care is better than none at all, nevertheless, there are several challenges that need to be addressed in order to effectively use free health care.

Ohio residents with low incomes have access to quality health care.medical objects image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comThe Ohio Department of Health and its Division of Family and Community Health Services provides health care services to Ohio residents that are uninsured and...

Bipolar disorder treatment is multifaceted. Psychotherapy and medication management are standard components of a care plan for bipolar disease. The care plan reflects the varied and changing needs of someone with bipolar disorder by including community programs and how to handle a crisis.

There are services available for those who don't have health insurance.Health Care image by Dusi from Fotolia.comIf you are one of many Americans who do not have health insurance, you might worry about paying the bills if you or someone in your family gets sick. While there is no...

Quest Diagnostics has facilities where Rhode Island's 1.05 million residents can undergo comprehensive tests. Since Rhode Island is the smallest state in the union at just 37 miles wide and 48 miles wide, just about all of Quest Diagnostics' labs can be reached by residents from throughout the state

Health insurance that covers infertility is not available to every American. When insurance coverage is not available, a variety of financing options are used to pay for infertility treatments.