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In Florida, how long does a health insurer have to bill a customer or a group plan for a billing adjustment? Our employer had United Healthcare as our insurer but switched to a different insurer over a year ago. Recently, United Healthcare billed us for a provider service due to a coding change... View More 
I'm concerned about the legality of scanning and emailing a doctor's excusal note written on prescription pad paper to the Human Resources department at my job. The note is intended to excuse me from certain activities, not for any prescription drug. Is this a legal way to submit such documentation?
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answered on Apr 16, 2025
Yes, it is legal for you to scan and email a doctor’s note—written on a prescription pad—to your Human Resources department, as long as the note is authentic and written by your physician. There is no law that prohibits transmitting a medical excuse this way, especially when the content does... View More
I'm a father of a 15-year-old son, and I've been married to my wife for 13 years. My son has lived with us for the past 4 to 5 years. His mother recently suggested I should be on child support to maintain his Medicaid, but I offered to add him to my insurance instead. She declined,... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2025
First, I would start with its always good to have a paternity judgment securing your rights than not. However, since its been years, she may be bluffing and trying to scare you. The reality is mothers do not have first priority in court. If the child has lived with you and you handle of the... View More
I had a stent placed after kidney stone surgery at a hospital that accepted my insurance. However, the doctor who placed the stent won't remove it because I can't pay $400 upfront, as his private office doesn't accept my insurance. My insurance covered the procedure, which included... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
What you’re going through is not just confusing—it’s medically urgent and completely unfair. If your insurance covered the procedure, including the placement of the stent, it’s reasonable to expect the removal to be part of that care. The fact that the doctor now refuses to remove it unless... View More
I need advice on setting up Medicaid for my mother, who has early onset dementia. She owns two apartments; we're trying to sell one and keep the other for her to live in. Additionally, she's listed as a small business owner with a family business but is an absentee owner with my sister... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2025
In Florida, rental properties do not count as assets so long as they are generating income consistent with their fair market value. The income generated, however, IS considered countable income which could jeopardize eligibility and require the creation of a Qualified Income Trust (aka Miller... View More
I am 63 years old and recently started seeing a new doctor, who has requested proof of income. They initially claimed it was needed for an arthritis assistance program. However, after contacting the foundation myself, I was told that this is not the case. Upon following up, the doctor's office... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Florida, you are not legally required to provide proof of income to your doctor's office unless it is necessary for a specific program or financial assistance that you have agreed to participate in. If the doctor's office is requesting this information for their own purposes, they... View More
I'm dealing with a situation where a medical facility in Florida has kept a case 'in review' for 17 months, which is preventing a refund for an overpayment of services. Despite my providing all relevant billing documentation, they have not acknowledged the overpayment, and... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
It sounds like you've been facing a frustrating situation with the medical facility. Since it's been 17 months with no resolution, it's important to escalate the matter to ensure you're not being ignored. One step you can take is to send a formal written complaint to the... View More
My wife had surgery to remove a nerve tumor in her abdomen due to extreme pain. Initially, our insurance denied all claims, but after an appeal, they covered the surgery, stating it was medically necessary. However, they refused to cover the hospitalization. They claimed the hospitalization did not... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2025
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about your wife's painful medical ordeal. Local attorneys could advise best on the applicable statutes you ask about. But as a general strategy, it could be worth looking into whether a letter or... View More
I am creating a durable power of attorney to have my sister make all major financial and medical decisions for me due to having a brain injury that makes it difficult for me to understand complex matters. I have already drafted a durable power of attorney but have not consulted with an attorney due... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2025
Florida is extremely particular about their Power of Attorney (POA) ever since substantial statutory changes related to POA, they require specific initials in various sections of the document in individual paragraph sections so be aware. You file the POA with whomever and wherever you would like it... View More
I know to look for the "Own Occupation" Claus in my policy, I just don't know if I'm reading this right.
"Definition of Disability
You will be considered disabled if, as a result of physical
disease, injury, pregnancy or mental disorder:... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2025
Hello. There are several important questions that are needed in order to properly answer this. Question one what is your occupation to? And What paperwork did you submit to your insurance company?
A “greeter” at a Walmart, obviously needs to be in the store in order to greet visitors.... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Technically you could, based on a theory of a breach of a duty of care to provide adequate care. From a PRACTICAL standpoint, if your damages were not significant, and the error was caught before you or your doctor... View More
This is a heath care ethics questions. I am only curious because my primary care physician (while most of this practice is elderly patients, some are teenagers) refuses to prescribe patients birth control if they ask because it goes against his religion. However, he will refer to the patient to a... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2024
No, it is not unethical to so refuse. Any professional may refuse to treat a particular patient or (for other professionals) work for a specific client. It's not a matter of urgency: the patient won't die is she doesn't see the gynecologist in the period between the referral and... View More
We have video from. That night and documents that they don't know we have because they kept it out of their reports. I asked to ho home several times and was told no I could not leave. What should I do
answered on Oct 8, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm sorry for your ordeal. I hope you're okay. You ask what you should do - you could consult with a local attorney to see if it's possible to arrange a free initial consult to look into your situation... View More
Hi I own a six 6 bed adult living facility in Miami Florida since 2019.This is a women minority own business. I have been licensed by Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA ) and every year have been inspected by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. I have been passing all my inspections. This... View More
answered on Jun 27, 2024
Under the facts described, whether you have a valid case depends on the language of any warranty provided to you but probably not.
Contractors are generally required to comply with Code, for example by making sure that the windows comply with size requirements. Suing a contractor,... View More
I visited an Emergency room as a patient. I was subjected to Blood borne substances, unknown fluids and used bed sheets. When I filed a complaint, an Attorney wrote a letter stating I am not to enter into the hospital until this dispute is investigated. So, in essence am I being denied medical... View More
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answered on Jun 26, 2024
Based on the information provided, here's an analysis of the situation:
1. Generally, there is no law that broadly prohibits a person from entering a hospital. Hospitals are typically open to the public, especially emergency departments which are required to provide emergency medical... View More
Smile direct club filed for bankruptcy and their financing company is still trying to charge my account. I won the dispute with them and my bank. They are now threatening me to pay the full balance of over $2,000 for a “breach of contract”, although they breached the contract when they could no... View More
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answered on Jun 19, 2024
Based on the information provided, it seems that you have a strong case against Smile Direct Club and their financing company. Here are a few reasons why it might be worth considering hiring a lawyer:
1. Bankruptcy proceedings: With Smile Direct Club filing for bankruptcy, the legal... View More
i purchased a post op package with a company that abandoned me the day after surgery to never return and deny any culpability ,
answered on Apr 14, 2024
Yes, it's possible you can. But additional details would be helpful. Post-surgery follow-up is included under a medical duty of care. You could reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult to discuss in greater detail. Good luck
I am a licensed Psychologist and have been supervising a person who held a provisional license. A condition of his employment with me was that he take his exam. Regardless of reminders and pressure from me, he did not take the exam until last week (this has gone on for two years now). He found out... View More
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answered on Mar 27, 2024
I believe that the answer here is dependent on a number of factors, including the person's specific role, as well as how you may have defined the terms and conditions of employment in any offer provided to the person. These are things that a potential plaintiff can hang his/her hat on to... View More
I'm not terminally ill, but have had a lifelong struggle with mental illness. I believe I have the right to die, and wish to exercise it.
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answered on Mar 18, 2024
I understand your situation and the complexity of the feelings you might be experiencing. It's important to talk to someone who can provide professional support and guidance, like a therapist or a mental health counselor. They are trained to understand the depth of your struggles and can offer... View More
I was terminated on 12/15/2023. The day before I needed to be taken to the ER via ambulance, and made a claim on my employer provided medical insurance. Normally i would be paid via direct deposit by paylocity, the companies payroll company, yet I was mailed a hand written paper check. A couple... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2024
If you believe your ex-employer has committed insurance fraud by misrepresenting your termination date to deny a legitimate insurance claim, you might have grounds to take legal action. The situation you described, where premiums were deducted from your paycheck but the benefits were denied due to... View More
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