The length of time that doctor's offices need to keep records varies by state. 5 years is a common requirement.
Explanations of benefits (EOB's) are sent by the insurance companies to the patient, not to the doctor's office.
4/11/13- Actually, insurance companies send EOB's to both entities, patient and doctors.
Yes - keep both coverages. They are designed for two very different purposes. Your medical insurance reimburses the doctors and hospitals that provide your medical treatments. Disability insurance replaces a portion of your income during the time you are sick or hurt and unable to work.
Medical assistants perform a variety of tasks that are administrative and clinical. Medical assistants help keep offices running and provide much of the labor.
10 years
7 years
The obvious answer would be NO, why would you have to carry insurance on a child that is now considered an adult.
Basic medical insurance usually just covers things like Hospitalization. Whereas comprehensive coverage will cover your office visits, medications, surgery and hospitalizations. Of course, keep in mind that there may be deductibles involved.
Yes, Pennsylvania requires auto insurance: bodily injury, property damage, and medical expenses coverages.
in Michigan for standard dr offices its 7 years... I believe hosp's keep em for 30 years
Yes, it can be covered in the divorce agreement, from what I have been told. Working in physician's offices, I've seen it on health insurance plans. Personally, I have also known women who are still covered under their ex-husband's health insurance as a part of their divorce agreement. Different insurances might have different rules, so you should always check with your insurance company first before doing anything else.
It's certainly easier to keep medical records on-site for active patients. There are no regulations, however, about where medical records must be kept as long as they are secure.
When your employment is terminated for any reason, the employer is not liable to keep you on the insurance.However, they should offer you Cobra Insurance-you pay the total cost of the insurance. Most people decline this offer due to the expense.
Medical office furniture is a good idea for any medical office, as it is typically made to be easier to keep sanitized, and it is also tailored to medical needs. However, you can use medical office furniture in other offices as well if you find a set that you like.