Can a hospital refuse treatment based on their assumption that the patients insurance will not cover treatment?
If it is a life threating emergency no hospital can refuse treatment. Even if you are a adult and go to a children's hospital. They must stabalize you then they can tansfer you.
Non-profit hospitals are required to provide "community benefits" as a condition of their tax exempt status. Prior to 1969 non-profit status at the Federal level required treatment of all indigent patients. The IRS in 1969 changed the charity care requirements to "community benefits" which include bad debt (uncollected payment from patients who were expected to have been able to pay but didn't), shortfalls from Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements, and losses from the types of care that are money-losing such as burn units and neonatal intensive care. Broadening of these definitions led some non-profit hospitals to increase the other community benefits and reduce the charity care.
However, if the hospital is a "Participating Hospital", i.e., takes any government program funding from the Department of Health and Human Services, such as Medicare, and Medicaid, they must treat for emergency care or active labor regardless of the patients' ability to pay, citizenship, etc, and they must treat them like they would any other patient. This bill passed in 1986 and was called the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) under COBRA. This effectively covers all hospitals, profit or non-profit since the hospitals can not make it without the patients under government health care programs. The exceptions are the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Veterans Affairs Hospitals, and Indian Health Service.
This will vary state to state, too, since states have ammended to include additional rerquirements and define what services must be included.
Will medical insurance cover treatment for teeth that are knocked out in an accident if you do not have dental insurance?
Are there laws mandating hospitals to treat people that have no insurance or means to pay for treatments?
What if a patient has gonorrhea can they refuse medical treatment?
Any patient, being of sound mind, and not under court order can refuse any medical treatment.
Can a health care facility refuse to provide exspensive treatment such as a bone marrow transplant if a patient cannot pay for the treatment?
All doctors and hospitals have policies in place that dictate whatthey will do for patients who cannot afford care. Although mostwill not provide the care for free, many will discount the price ofthe procedure or offer payment plans.
Can a hospital refuse a dialysis patient treatment who has not had dialysis in two weeks and just moved to the area?
Can a drunk refuse medical treatment?
Can a doctor refuse treatment to patients?
Who can refuse cancer treatment?
Can a hospital refuse treatment if dont have insurance?
No. As long as you can make the payments for all the fees and hospital charges, they cannot refuse treatment.
Patients at any point during their treatment can refuse. Although if in an emergency situation if no prior wishes have been set, actions will be taken to preserve life.
Is pneumonia an in-patient or out patient treatment?
Can a doctor refuse treatment if patient cannot pay in full?
Can a psych patient refuse treatment?
A psych patient, I think, can refuse getting a treatment like any other patient, unless he endangers himself.
Can a hospital and or clinic refuse treatment for a patient if they can not afford to pay their previous hospital bills?
If a patient does not have insurance and can't afford the surgery can the hospital refuse them?
Yes. While an emergency room can not refuse to treat anyone, a hospital is not obliged to provide non emergency surgery.
What sort of patients will have homeopathy treatment?
Homeopathic medicines are available for a wide range of conditions, from acute to chronic (longstanding).
Can hospitals test for illegal drugs when a patient seeks medical treatment?
yes ADDED: When diagnosing and treating you they MUST know if there may be any drug or medication interactions which could prove harmful or fatal to the patient.
What is the best treatment for an UTI patient?
There are many available treatments for treating UTI; however, itdepends on the severity of the symptoms. Only a doctor canrecommend you the appropriate antibiotics for UTI treatment,especially if the symptoms are recurrent. For more information,visit the Related Links.
Are uterine fibroid treatment covered under insurance?
If it is causing you pain or excessive bleeding , yes, it should be.Ask you Doc's insurance person to get any procedure pre-approved . If your doc believes you need surgery[ in-patient or out-patient, he or she should be willing to argue your case with your insurance company.
Can a hospital refuse treatment if you have colon cancer with no money?
Yes but only if you are in america......Otherwise if you are in Australia they cant refuse due to Australia's public health system!!
What treatment exists for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy?
Treatment for all forms of ALD consists of treating the symptoms and supporting the patient with physical therapy, psychological counseling, and special education in some cases. There is no cure for this disease, and.
What treatment exists for patients with agoraphobia?
Treatment for agoraphobia usually consists of both medication and psychotherapy. Usually, patients can benefit from certain antidepressants, such as amitriptyline (Elavil), or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
What treatment exists for patients with albinism?
There is no treatment that can replace the lack of melanin that causes the symptoms of albinism. Doctors can only treat, not cure, the eye problems that often accompany the lack of skin color. Glasses are usually needed and.
If a person has a heart attack or another life threatening situation on the property of a VA hospital is it legal for the hospital to refuse treatment because he or she is not a patient?
No. EMTALA regulations prohibit the witholding, by any hospital, of potentially life-saving interventions arising from medical emergencies.
Can a doctor legally refuse treatment of a self pay patient?
A doctor does have the right to refuse treatment to almost anyone, for almost any reason. Just as a patient has the right to refuse treatment from anyone.
Can a dentist refuse treatment to a patient for not wanting a deep cleaning?
Can a hospital refuse treatment based on recent cancel insurance?
A hospital is obligated to treat you. However, the cost of the treatment will increase if you cancelled your insurance.
Do most insurances cover the cost of addiction treatments?
Most drug based addiction treatments are covered. So long as they were not part of a pre-existing condition. Gambling addiction and other non-medical addictions are not usually covered.
Do most insurances cover the cost of alcohol treatments?
Only certain insurance policies will cover the cost of the treatments, Just call and ask your policy.
What treatments do blue cross cover for transgender patients?
Does a patient have the right to refuse treatment?
Yes they do. Most likely, a paramedic will then have them sign a waiver claiming that they refused aid. This prevents anyone from being responsible for them.
What is the term called when a patient who refuses needed care such as a cancer patient who will not complete a series of chemotherapy treatments?
If a patient refuses treatment or leaves a hospital stay early, it is charted as AMA, or against medical advice.
How can friction be important in treatment of patients in hospitals?
Are cosmetic dental treatments covered by insurance?
There are many insurance companies that have their own specific websites. There you can put in your information and they will give you a rate quote for free. Everyone will always have a different rate.
Does insurance cover laser teeth whitening treatments?
"Not all insurances cover the cost of laser teeth whitening treatments. If your insurance does not cover the cost, you may want to talk with your dentist about the cost and a possible payment plan."
Can a hospital refuse treatment if you have insurance?
no, if you have insurace, they have to give you treatment. either that or they get fired.
Can you be refused medical treatment?
Yes. In the US emergency rooms are obligated to provide an initial evaluation and treatment for life threatening conditions. Other than that treatment can generally be refused.
Can a doctor refuse treatment based on age and type of insurance?
When can't a dentist refuse treatment?
Because in the practice of dentistry he or she is putting their hands in your mouth; if they are sick, you get their virus in your mouth.
Are investigations for treatment of Glaucoma covered under Medical Insurance?
Will life insurance benefits be paid if insurer refuses treatment for incurrable condition?
if life insurance policy passed the contestability period, benefits will be paid at insured's death.
Can a surgeon in Arizona make a patient enroll in a hospital drug treatment program and if they refuse not do the heart surgery needed?
Yes. The surgeon may feel that a drug user would not be able tosurvive the surgery and require that a patient successfullycomplete a rehabilitation program before performing surgery.
What can I do when a health care insurance refuses to give treatment?
You may want to contact your health insurance business office and find out the reason for the refusal to pay for treatment. Each insurance company has their own rules and regulations regarding what they will cover.