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Am I entitled to a COVID-19 stimulus check while on workers’ compensation?

by Allison Vaughn | Apr 9, 2020 | COVID-19

On March 27, 2020 the CARES Act was signed into law as a stimulus measure to combat the impact of Coronavirus and COVID-19 on the economy. A portion of this act allows for individual, one-time payments to tax filers with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $75,000 for...

COVID-19 and workers’ compensation

by Beau Wilder | Mar 30, 2020 | COVID-19

Health Insurance Clients who lose health insurance may be eligible to apply for Obamacare during a newly enacted open enrollment period: Loan/Mortgage Forbearance There may be an opening to request forbearance on mortgage payments and other consumer loans....

Considerations Regarding Medicaid and Medicare under the Affordable Care Act and Its Effect on Injured Workers

by Annemarie Pantazis | Apr 6, 2015 | Workers' Compensation

Medicaid Medicaid is a state-administered program that is partially federally funded which provides health care for individuals and families with low income and resources. North Carolina has adopted an asset based test for Medicaid. The ACA mandated an expansion of...

How to Use ACA to Provide Access to Medical Care after Settlement

by Annemarie Pantazis | Mar 30, 2015 | Health Insurance

Losing one’s health insurance is a “life qualifying event” for special enrollment. However, losing one’s job is not. Given that most of workers’ compensation clients are required to resign as a condition of settlement, they would then be eligible to purchase...

Do I Qualify for an ACA Subsidy?

by Annemarie Pantazis | Mar 16, 2015 | Health Insurance

Individuals may apply for federal subsidies to lower health insurance costs on plans available through the Marketplace. These subsidies take the form of 1) Cost-Sharing Reductions and 2) Advanced Premium Tax Credits. People may qualify for subsidies if their household...

Should I Give A Recorded Statement After A Car Accident?

by Annemarie Pantazis | Mar 2, 2015 | Car Accidents

Unless your attorney advises you otherwise, you should only give a recorded statement in the presence of your attorney. Even after a serious accident, the adjuster may try to get a recorded statement from you the same day as your accident; sometimes, within only a few...