How do I live with a chronically ill spouse?

Here are four positive steps you and your partner can take to help one another find relief from stress.

1. To feel more in control, learn more about the condition and how to tap into available resources.
2. Consider counseling.
3. Watch for depression.
4. Acknowledge the loss of the way your relationship used to be.

What is considered abandonment of a marriage?

What is Considered Abandonment in a Marriage? Marital abandonment occurs when one spouse deliberately severs all ties with his or her family with no intention of returning. This includes no longer taking care of financial obligations and support without a good reason.

When does a doctor have to disclose information to a family?

HIPAA does permit doctors to disclose information to family when a patient is incapacitated or otherwise unable to consent to the disclosure. If you think your parent might be incapacitated by cognitive decline, delirium, or another medical problem, ask the doctor to consider this.

Does my husband’s employer cover my spouse on my health insurance?

My husbands company is not covering spouses who work and who have access to company health insurance plan. So then it’s a matter of seeing whether the plan your own employer offers is considered affordable and provides minimum value.

Do doctors have to give you a copy of your information?

In short: if you request it, your doctors must give you copies of your health information. This is known as the “Right of Access.” You can learn more about your rights to view or obtain copies of your health information here: Individuals’ Right under HIPAA to Access their Health Information.

Is spousal health insurance legal under the Affordable Care Act?

A: Yes, it is legal. The ACA requires employers with 50 or more workers to offer coverage to employees and their children (until age 26), but not spouses. But most employers do still offer coverage to spouses. According to National Business Group on Health data,…