In Home Health Care HIPAA and HiTECH Guidelines

2019-10-13T11:45:27-05:00

In Home Health Care HIPAA and HiTECH Policies Using You Own Device and HIPAA Compliance Texting Policy Removing Access After Termination Sanction Policy Business Associate Agreement Disaster Recovery Plan Taking Pictures on Phone Policy How to stay HIPAA Compliant Quiz Using You Own Device and HIPAA Compliance This posting is one of a series as identified above covering HIPAA compliant policies and procedures.  Fundamentally, the rules for using your own device on and off premises are the same as using a organization furnished device.  A personal device used for business purposes has the potential to be compromised.  The electronic Protected Health [...]

In Home Health Care HIPAA and HiTECH Guidelines2019-10-13T11:45:27-05:00

Elder Law in McKinney Texas

2019-10-13T11:45:27-05:00

U.S. Department of Labor statistics show that the number of women over 65 in the workforce has increased by 40 percent since 1980. By 2020, older adults will make up more than 25 percent of the U.S. labor force. The rate of people who continue working after they are 65 is 29.9 percent of the 65-69 age group in the United States as compared with 10.5 percent in Europe. More employers are recognizing the value of seniors in the workforce. There are multiple programs that can help seniors obtain the technological skills that are mandatory in today's workforce. Accessing government benefits [...]

Elder Law in McKinney Texas2019-10-13T11:45:27-05:00

ADD/ADHD Child’s Social Security

2019-10-13T11:45:27-05:00

A child with ADD/ADHD can have their life enhanced with Social Security Benefits. It is worth the effort.  Social Security Benefits will provide access to treatment and professionals that State programs do not provide. Services a Child Could Not Otherwise Obtain The cash benefit supports services to benefit the child that could not be obtained otherwise. Group and individual counseling can provide the child the insight, tools and self understanding to move forward in a academic environment, work environment and social environment. As painful as it may be -- categorize your child's difficulties. You best know your child's issues.  Begin by [...]

ADD/ADHD Child’s Social Security2019-10-13T11:45:27-05:00

Social Security Disability and Veteran Healthcare

2018-11-22T09:12:43-05:00

Health Equity and Access for Returning Troops and Servicemembers (HEARTS) Act Military service members who are wounded and retired may enroll in TRICARE upon the event that injuries prevent a return to the workforce.  They are also able to darw Social Desurity Disability benefits.  All SSDI enrollees receive Medicare after two years on SSDI.  For service members this means they are no longer eligible for TRICARE in the traditional form.  In order to retain TRICARE a service member on SSDI must enroll in Medicare Part B at a cost to the member.  By enrolling in Medicare Part B after the two [...]

Social Security Disability and Veteran Healthcare2018-11-22T09:12:43-05:00

Social Security Benefits

2018-11-22T09:04:44-05:00

Social Security payments were received by about 58 million American in February with an the average benefit of $1,249.55  per month.  However, not all Americans actually received Social Security.  Three percent of those aged 60-89 in 2015 did receive no benefits. Here's the breakdown: Workers who do not have sufficient earnings to qualify for the benefits: 44.3% Immigrants have not worked long enough arriving here at 50 or older: 37.3% State and local government employees: 11.4% Beneficiaries deceased before receiving benefits: 7% Student loans that are unpaid are subject to social security benefits and receive on partial benefits Benefit totals are impacted [...]

Social Security Benefits2018-11-22T09:04:44-05:00

79 Percent First Time Applicants Denied for SSDI

2019-10-13T11:45:28-05:00

At least 79% of first-time applicants for SSDI are denied. The applicant then has 60 days to appeal - with a wait time as long as two years an appellate review. During that time the applicant will have no medical insurance and no money coming in.  Many applicants have died during the time for lack of health insurance. While medical records for SSDI patients should be provided at no cost pursuant to law, patients then must engage in follow-up treatment and care, including tests, descriptions, and/or therapy. Often a mentally ill person simply cannot participate in this extensive regime of demands. For those [...]

79 Percent First Time Applicants Denied for SSDI2019-10-13T11:45:28-05:00

Disability Claim – 480 Day Wait on Average

2019-10-13T11:45:28-05:00

Across the country, it takes an average of 480 days to get a judge's ruling on a Social Security disability claim. 768,540 Americans --the figure as of year end --wait for a chance to plead their cases for benefits. The slow pace of a few judges and an overwhelmed staff are key reasons that people seeking disability benefits here endure long waits for case resolution. Social Security's 1,177 administrative law judges hear appeals from applicants whose disability claims have been denied. Judges usually hold hearings to consider the validity of claims, but they are also required to protect the Treasury and [...]

Disability Claim – 480 Day Wait on Average2019-10-13T11:45:28-05:00