by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Constitution, Medicare
When dealing with any aspect of government, it is critical that we always remember who is in charge: the citizens. Our government representatives are there to help us and serve us. If you do not ask for help, you will not get any. This month I was dealing with an...
by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Constitution, Education
Since courts were first created, there has been paper. A lot of paper. Copies. Lots of copies. Staples, again lots. And envelopes. The legal system has to be one of the worst in terms of overuse of paper copies for this, that and everything in between. Enter e-filing....
by Jim O'Leary | Articles
If you are a Medicare recipient and have been involved in any type of accident, you should report it to the Medicare Coordination of Benefits office as soon as possible. Each year, Medicare pays for millions of dollars in medical bill claims for services related to...
by Jim O'Leary | Articles
This past week the United States Supreme Court overruled a state law that provided for an automatic 1/3 reimbursement on a personal injury settlement for a state’s Medicaid lien. The case is attached to this blog post and is called Wos vs. E.M.A. In this case...
by Jim O'Leary | Articles, Education, Law
When a student exhibits bullying behavior it is a risk factor for future potential violence. Parents, students and teachers need to all be open and honest about bullying problems and report any problems to the school’s administrative leadership. Kids typically...
by Jim O'Leary | Articles
I will be the speaker at the 2013 League of Women Voters Annual Meeting on April 6, 2013 at the Hilton in Fort Myers. To register call Carol Fuechsel at 239 462-3444 or email carolbf@centurylink.net. Cost $15 includes breakfast. The topic will be Trends in Recent U.S....