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Washington Court Allows Reduced PIP Payments to Healthcare Providers
The Washington Supreme Court Decides Insurers Can Use Database to Reduce PIP Payments to Healthcare Providers A February 15, 2024 Washington State Supreme Court decision has sent shockwaves through legal and healthcare communities. The case,…
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Personal Injury Protection and Pedestrians
In Washington State, all automobile insurance policies are required to include Personal Injury Protection (PIP).[1] PIP provides medical coverage, regardless of the fault of the injured party, up to a minimum of $10,000.00, and covers…
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Supreme Court Overrules Insurers Denial of Personal Injury Protection
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance is intended to protect victims of motor vehicle collisions by covering medical expenses, lost wages, household services and funeral costs under an automobile insurance policy. It applies to any occupant…
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Cycling in Seattle
As Seattle’s population grows (and traffic thickens along with it), more of us are opting to transport on two wheels instead of four. Sometimes in the city, cycling can actually get you where you need…
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Understanding & Preventing PIP-IME Abuse & Evolving Insurance Tactics
Insurance companies are very good at advertising: “Like a Good Neighbor,” “You’re in Good Hands,” they are “On Your Side,” with visions of Snoopy, cute geckos and insurance “universities,” all designed to make it look…
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Personal Injury Protection: Potential Hidden Benefits for Your Patient
Most health care providers who treat those with traumatic injuries following motor vehicle collisions are likely aware that Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is accessible under the auto policy of the patient or the policy of…
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PIP, Liability, Short & Long Term Disability Benefits
When rendered unable to work as a result of injury, whether temporarily or permanently, those with traumatic injuries are faced with the challenges of pain, limitation of activities and the financial hardships of lost income.…
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Understanding PIP Coverage For Today’s Health Care Provider
Background. “PIP” is an abbreviation for personal injury protection insurance. It is just one part of an auto insurance policy that today’s health care provider needs to be aware of when treating patients with injuries.…
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Resolution of PIP Claim Disputes in Motor Vehicle Accident Cases
When a person injured in a motor vehicle accident has a conflict with his or her automobile insurance company, it often involves the insurer’s refusal to pay or delay in paying for medical expenses under…
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Answers to Common Insurance-Related Questions
We are frequently asked by health care providers to problem-solve situations involving their patients’ personal injury claims. The questions asked are often times similar, even though they come from many different types of providers throughout…
