By Eric Marcy, Esq. Health Insurance Carriers (hereafter “Carriers”) are becoming ever present in scrutinizing the provision of psychological services. Psychologists must be very careful in submitting claims when seeking payment for services from Carriers. When a Psychologist submits a claim, or when a patient is submitting a claim for reimbursement, it should be expected that the […]
Due to the nature of the practice a Psychologist’s obligations relating to the maintenance of proper records is unique. A professional license takes years to acquire and faulty or erroneous record keeping may place one’s career and livelihood in jeopardy. So too, the mishandling of an investigation or an audit may place may also jeopardize a […]
In a perfect world, every child could grow up in a healthy, nurturing home environment. But the reality is, not everyone is ready or capable of being a good parent. For that reason, the laws allow someone else to step in and take over those parental responsibilities when a parent cannot, if they meet certain […]
The Purpose of Privilege By Eric Marcy, Esq. The purpose of protecting communications between mental health providers and patients is well-established and fosters the important policy that confidentiality during the course of counseling is essential to establishing trust and to facilitate treatment. There has been a recent amendment which will have an impact on the relationship and […]
By Eric Marcy, Esq. Be Aware of Potential Criminal Liability for Violations of Executive Orders Effective August 9, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy modified existing New Jersey Executive Orders to mandate the use of masks for students, teachers, and staff in schools in what has become Executive Order 251 (EO 251). Although the State legislature and the Governor […]
By Eric Marcy, Esq. Under New Jersey Law Health Care Insurance, Carriers (“Carrier(s)”) have specific, defined, and limited authority to have access to a licensed Social Worker’s records involving services paid through the Carrier’s Health Insurance Plan. Such access is not unlimited and sometimes an investigator on behalf of the Carrier will show up at the […]
Although emotional abuse does not leave scars on the body, it can be just as destructive as physical violence. Unfortunately, emotional abuse is not as easy to document as physical violence. That is why many victims of abuse hesitate to leave a bad marriage; they worry their claims will not hold up in court. If […]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding Parole At times, a specific parole condition may become unnecessary, burdensome, or interfere with the parolee’s employment prospects and/or rehabilitation. The New Jersey Administrative Code sets forth the application process to the New Jersey State Parole Board through which a parolee may challenge the necessity and/or fairness of a specific […]
Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is a time for couples to celebrate their love with cards, gifts, and romantic dates. However, for someone who is recently divorced, this holiday can be difficult. Fortunately, you can still have fun on Valentine’s Day when you are newly single, and there are many ways to celebrate the holiday. Here are […]
In a remarkable class action lawsuit filed against the National Football League, the Miami Dolphins, the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos, former Dolphins coach Brian Flores alleges that the owner of the Dolphins, Stephen Ross, offered him payment to lose games in January of 2022, so that the team would be in a […]
