7) Additional Types of Insurance Flashcards

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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Law that mandates education for kids w/disabilities who are 3-21y/o

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Individualized Education Program (IEP)

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Written educational plan for a student w/disabilities

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3
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Describe payment for school-based services

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  • Health insurance is not on the hook
  • Payment is through the school or school district through taxes
  • Medicaid can cover if student is eligible
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4
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What are the exceptions to school-based services coverage and how are these covered?

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  • Injuries at school
  • Sports injuries
    • School insurance will supplement student’s health insurance
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5
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What does Part C of IDEA support?

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Early Intervention (birth-3y/o)

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How is early intervention paid for?

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Through the child’s individualized family service plan (IFSP)

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7
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Name some specialized payers

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  • Guilds/Unions → Provide care for their members
  • Religious Groups
  • Fundraising
  • Charitable Groups → fund US travel for medical care
  • Private organizations
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Workers Comp

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State-specific liability health insurance for work-related injuries/conditions

  • Typically excluded from health insurance coverage
  • Some states don’t use CPT codes
  • Some states require participation
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9
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True or False: There’s multiple ways states to fund workers comp

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True

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10
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What state are workers comp claims filed in?

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The state where the pt got injured

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True or False: NJ requires employers to have workers comp or self-insurance or they can get in trouble

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True

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Describe the workers comp process

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  • Injured worker files a claim w/their employer
  • Claim/case manager reviews and the claim and approves or denies it
  • Preauth is typically needed
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13
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Is balance billing allowed for workers comp?

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Usually not

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Automobile Liability

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Covers damages to vehicles and individuals involved in a car accident

  • Some policies don’t pay for injuries (state-specific)
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What happens if a person lives in a no-fault state?

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PIP will pay for medical expenses and lost wages for the policyholder and their passengers

  • Ensures that peeps can get care no matter who was at fault
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16
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Is NJ a no-fault state?

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Yes

17
Q

Who regulates the NJ Auto Insurance Law

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The state govt

18
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What are the regulations for PIP coding and billing based on the NJ Auto Insurance Law?

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  • Use CPT codes
  • 21-day notice is required
  • There’s regional fee schedules
  • MD referral is required for PT
  • Max daily allowance for PM&R codes is $105
    • Fees exceed this for complex cases
19
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What is used to regulate spine care?

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Care Paths → Cook book for what kind of care should be done for spine injuries