Medical Emergency A medical condition which manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that a prudent layperson, who possesses an average knowledge of health and medicine, could reasonably expect the absence of immediate attention to result in 1) placing the health of the individual (or with respect to a pregnant woman, the health of the woman or her unborn child) in serious jeopardy; 2) serious impairment to bodily functions; or 3) serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part. Examples of a medical emergency are severe pain, suspected heart attacks and fractures. Examples of a non- medical emergency are minor cuts and scrapes. Medically Necessary and Medical Necessity Services a physician, exercising prudent clinical judgment, would use with a patient to prevent, evaluate, diagnose or treat an illness or injury or its symptoms. These services must: Agree with generally accepted standards of medical practice Be clinically appropriate in type, frequency, extent, site and duration., They must also be considered effective for the patient’s illness, injury or disease Not be mostly for the convenience of the patient, physician, or other healthcare provider. They do not cost more than another service or series of services that are at least as likely to produce equivalent therapeutic or diagnostic results for the diagnosis or treatment of that patient’s illness, injury or disease. For these purposes, “generally accepted standards of medical practice” means standards that are based on credible scientific evidence published in peer reviewed medical literature. This published evidence is recognized by the relevant medical community, physician specialty society recommendations and the views of physicians practicing in relevant clinical areas and any other relevant factors. Member Any person covered under this plan. Mental Condition A condition that is listed in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). This does not include conditions and treatments for chemical dependency. Mental Health Services Medically necessary outpatient and inpatient services provided to treat mental conditions. State and federal law require that the copays and coinsurance for mental health services will be no more than the copays and coinsurance for medical and surgical services. Prescription drugs for mental conditions are covered under the same terms and conditions as other prescription drugs covered under this plan.
Medical Care and Emergency Leave An employee is entitled to a leave of absence without pay because of any of the following:
TELEPHONE & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES If you need to contact Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx between sessions, please leave a message at the answering service (000) 000-0000 and your call will be returned as soon as possible. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx checks her messages a few times during the daytime only, unless she is out of town, and will return your call within 24 hours. If it is an emergency situation and you are in a crisis situation, and Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx cannot be reached, you may call 911, or 24-Hour Crisis Hotlines – National 1-800-273-TALK (8255) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Suicide/Crisis Hotlines of Maricopa 0-000-000-0000 or 000-000-0000, or go immediately to your local hospital emergency room. Please do not use email or faxes for emergencies. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx may be with a client, out of the office or on vacation and may be unable to check her email or faxes daily. PAYMENTS & INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT: Clients are expected to pay at initial appointment an intake assessment fee of $200.00 per 90 minute session (individual) or $250.00 for 90 minute session per couple or family. Clients are expected to pay the standard fee of $125.00 per 45 minutes (individual), $160.00 per 60 minutes (individual), and $185.00 per 60 minutes (couple and family) session; at the end of each session or at the end of the month unless other arrangements have been made. When clients are being seen by an Associate level therapists the cost for initial appointment, intake assessment fee of $175.00 per 90 minute session (individual) or $200.00 for 90 minute session per couple or family. Clients are expected to pay the standard fee of $100.00 per 45 minutes (individual), $130.00 per 60 minutes (individual), and $150.00 per 60 minutes (couple and family) session. Telephone conversations, site visits, writing and reading of reports, consultation with other professionals, release of information, reading records, longer sessions, travel time, etc., will be charged at the same rate, unless indicated and agreed upon otherwise. Please notify Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx if any problems arise during the course of therapy regarding your ability to make timely payments. Clients who carry insurance should remember that professional services are rendered and charged to the clients and not to the insurance company. Unless otherwise agreed upon, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx will provide you with a copy of your receipt on a monthly basis, which you can then submit to your insurance company for reimbursement, if you so choose. As was indicated in the section Health Insurance & Confidentiality of Records, you must be aware that submitting a mental health invoice for reimbursement carries a certain amount of risk. Not all issues/conditions/problems, which are dealt with in psychotherapy, are reimbursed by insurance companies. It is your responsibility to verify the specifics of your coverage. If your account is overdue (unpaid) and there is no written agreement on a payment plan, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx may use legal or other means (courts, collection agencies, etc.) to obtain payment.
Child Care Leave (a) An employee who is a natural or adoptive parent shall be granted upon request in writing child care leave without pay for a period of up to thirty-five (35) weeks. The leave may be shared by the parents or taken wholly by one (1) parent.
National Emergency In cases of national emergency, the Contractor must maintain and support certain systems/ functions considered mission essential. In this event, the Government may require that certain essential personnel report for duty or, may provide support on an on-call or as-needed basis.
Health Care Committee A Health Insurance Committee shall be established and maintained with at least three (3) representatives appointed by the Association and three (3) representatives appointed by the Superintendent. The purpose of the Committee shall be to make recommendations designed to optimize the quality of health care available to District employees and improve cost effectiveness of the health insurance program. Committee members shall review data, work with the District insurance consultant, collaborate on making recommendations for changes in plan design, review bids by insurance companies, and ultimately consider recommending plan changes to their respective constituencies. The Committee is not empowered to unilaterally make changes in health care benefits without ratification by the Association and approval by the Board. The creation of the Committee does not diminish or in any way reduce the Board’s and Association’s rights or responsibilities.
