LAW 378 - Consumer Health Benefits

Institution:

Illinois Institute of Technology

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Description:

This course will focus on health care benefits from a consumer perspective. The course will examine benefits provided by employers, unions trade organizations, and government entities. The types of benefits studied include private insurance, managed care, disability coverage, long-term catastrophic health coverage, employer health plans, on-site health care, and government programs. The course will examine related health issues inherent in the employer-employee relationships, including COBRA benefits, ERISA protections, worker's compensation benefits, disability discrimination, and drug testing. The course will also include a survey of the government health programs, including issues of eligibility, funding, and benefits in Medicare and Medicaid. 2. 000 Credit Hours Levels: Graduate Business, Master of Laws, Law Schedule Types: Lecture Chicago- Kent College of Law College Law Department

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iit.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 567-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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