Due to a special waiver from the federal government, Oregonians who have already been screened through other services for their children are eligible for fast-track enrollment in the Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid), and only need to send back a completed “fast-track” form to enroll in coverage. Fast-track enrollment is available to Oregonians who meet income…
The long-term success of president Obama’s Affordable Care Act will depend not on those who need healthcare the most, but on those who need it the least: young people. The plan will work as envisioned only if millions of healthy people join and offset bills incurred by sicker ones, who cannot be turned away. Health…
Officer: So how did the accident happen? Distracted Driver: I don’t really know. Officer: Where you on your mobile phone? Distracted Driver: No Officer: May I see your drivers’ license? Distracted Driver: Yes Sir. Officer: Proof of insurance? Distracted Driver: Here you go. Officer: Now, please give me your mobile phone? Distracted Driver? Excuse me?…
Driving while intoxicated is a serious offense, considered a Class A misdemeanor crime. In 2011, 9,878 people in the US died in drunk driving crashes – one every 53 minutes. What Are the Penalties for DUII In Oregon, if you are pulled over with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or greater (lower for…
Pedestrian mobile phone use can be as dangerous as cell phone use while driving. While the dangers of using a cell phone while driving have received attention over the past several years, the risks associated with distracted walking can be just as serious. In collisions with cars, pedestrians are always the losers. Studies show that…
The US Department of Transportation announced that the government will issue a report in February on vehicle to vehicle communication devices for new cars and light trucks, and then will begin working on a regulatory proposal that will be issued before the end of the Obama administration in 2017. “Vehicle-to-vehicle technology represents the next generation…
In the US a disabling accident occurs on average once every second. Nearly 18.5% of Americans are currently living with a disability, and 1 in 4 persons in the US workforce will suffer a disabling injury before retirement. What Is Disability Insurance Income Disability, often called DI or disability income insurance, provides income when a…
Question: I was injured in a car accident in Oregon while on the job. Is this a workers’ compensation matter or a car accident claim? Answer: Both, but it’s complicated Explanation: When you are driving in while working are injured as a result of a third party, you have a potential workers’ compensation claim as well as a…
If you have completed all required paperwork with your initial application for Social Security Disability, responded promptly to Social Security requests for information, submitted your medical records early in the process and then received a denial of benefits, you may appeal the decision and request a hearing with an administrative law judge—and wait. Shortening the…
Whether for political reasons or failing to see financial benefits at little or no cost, states that have opted out of Medicaid expansion have excluded themselves from federal funding that is paid for by all states. Minimal Cost to States with Medicaid Expansion In 2012, the Supreme Court ruled to allow states to choose whether…