Q: if i wanted to file a lawsuit against a medical provider for refusing service to me. How can I?
I went to this provider and stated that I had pain in a particular area of my body. He roughly and unexpectedly tapped the area with his instrument causing immediate pain to me and I reacted by coming up out of my seated position, to the Dr.'s alarm. I immediately and angrily said to him "Hey man, I told you and showed you which area was hurting, so what in the hell are you doing? I'm going to get the hell out of here and find some competent service", and left the facility. At one point I appealed and they denied me again for what they deemed "unacceptable behavior". Years have passed and they just a few days ago denied me service again for the same reason. This is not a private medical facility and they treat primarily poor and indigent patients. I fit the poor description. This is the only place that would take my insurance and since I cant afford the necessary services they offer anywhere else, my condition has worsened since the initial incident because I still need the services
A: You have to start by filing a complaint with the Commissioner of Insurance. Go to the website to get the particulars.
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