Tag archive for ‘Doctors’
Does Social Security Set a Maximum Fee for Medical Record Charges?
The answer to this is “yes,” and “no.”
When Social Security requests medical records from a treatment provider (doctor, hospital, walk-in clinic, physical therapist, chiropractor, etc.), and they put a cap on how much they are going to pay for those records.
Unfortunately, they do not put any cap on how much the medical records provider can charge [...]
Another Use For ALISON: Has Your Doctor Been Suspended?
ALISON (Automated Licensure Information System Online), is the online licensing database for the state of Colorado. I previously wrote about who this site is a great resource for finding an address for your doctor.
This site also has another use. If your doctor has been suspended, this will show up Alison.
Need Help Finding Your Doctor In Colorado?
When you apply for Social Security benefits, you will need to provide the name and address of each doctor you have seen for the last several years.
You may have this information for your current doctors, but finding the addresses for your older doctors may be trickier.
You can check old business cards, appointment cards, medical records [...]
Why Doesn’t Social Security Get A Statement of My Limitations From My Doctor
One of the best sources for a statement of what you can and cannot do, is your own doctor(s).
However, in Colorado, I typically see Social Security have one of their technicians or a Social Security doctor, who has never seen or examined you, determine what your limitations are.
When having this conversation with my clients in [...]
I Don’t Want To Have Surgery, Can Social Security Make Me?
As a general rule, if you are applying for Social Security disability benefits or appealing a Social Security denial, Social Security will penalize you for noncompliance with your doctor’s instructions. That means Social Security may deny your disability claim if you do not do what your doctors tell you.
But there are exceptions!!! Social Security [...]
I Cannot Afford Medical Treatment, What Do I Do?
I previously talked about how important it is for you to get regular medical treatment when you are appling for Social Security disability benefits.
I do not have insurance and I cannot afford to see a doctor on a regular basis. What am I supposed to do?
I cannot argue against this. If [...]
Social Security Tip: Getting Regular Medical Treatment
I don’t like going to the doctor.
I prefer herbal medicine.
I have a high threshold for pain.
When I hurt I just stay in bed.
I hear a number of reasons why my clients do not see a doctor on a regular basis. This is unfortunate because regular and ongoing treatment is one of the foundations of [...]
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