Situation: Psychiatric Office has an agreed upon contracted rate with my wife’s insurance company for $81 a visit (she also uses the same office) they primary insurance company tells them to not collect anything else from the patient (no copay) THEN the office submits a claim to Medicare (even... View More 
answered on Jan 21, 2023
That office might be a Medicare fraudster (engaging in crimes), or this could be legitimate under the insurance policy and Medicare rules. You should first ask the office (in a friendly way) for its explanation for their billings, and if the explanation doesn't make sense, tell them so and... 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
My mother lives in an assisted living facility in Florida. She was taken to the hospital yesterday. Today when I called today see her status; they said they had no record of her. She has dementia and paranoia schizophrenia and has not taken her meds for a couple days. She was sent to the hospital... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2023
Yes, if you have a valid POA "for financial and medical issues", the assisted living facility and the hospital should have given you the information. They probably didn't know about the POA, so next time show it to them when you ask about her.
Please help ? My insurance processed a wellness claim at a different location of a hospital with the same name. Later, I received a referral for a specialist and had sonograms at the same hospital but in a different location. Despite being labeled as an out-of-network service by my insurance, the... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2023
Only a Florida attorney could advise, as a good portion of insurance and consumer laws are governed by state provisions. But your question remains open for three weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney, you could check the backsides of any denials or EOBs - they sometimes... View More
She gets about 1,800 a month in SS and 241 in a death benefit from her husband since all her funds go to the home what about the condo
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answered on Oct 4, 2023
No question asked.. But you need to consult with a FL attorney now about Medicaid, SS, fiduciary obligations, and real property title, before you get your principal in alot of trouble.
Now we will need to go back for surgery to fix the other side
answered on Jul 13, 2023
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on what damages you suffered - that could be a call a medical professional would need to make. One option is to reach out to attorneys to try to arrange a free initial consult to review the file. Good... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2023
It should be valid anywhere as long as she does not revoke it.
I was hospitalized for over 3 weeks at my local hospital. I went cause I had cellulitis & the medication my primary prescribed didn't work. By the time I went to the E.R. I had 3 different antibiotics thru about 2-3 weeks. Was told after the 2nd round if it didn't work to come to be... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2022
You will need to consult a medical malpractice attorney for an assessment of your case. Medical malpractice cases are complicated and fact intensive.
Hello!
During the case in civil court, what medical forms must be presented to the court as proof of the illness of a participant in the process?
Are there special forms of medical certificates for the court?
Thanks in advance!
answered on Oct 16, 2022
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It isn't fully clear what type of matter this involves. But almost universally nationwide, any proceeding that requires verification of an injury, illness, disability, etc. will require supporting medical... View More
I work at a Twin Peaks restaurant in South Florida which requires me and my fellow servers to wear tight jean shorts for our shifts. I and the majority of my coworkers routinely develop yeast infections from the hot climate, tight shorts, and fast-paced nature of a server position. I believe these... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2022
In theory, yes. Essentially, you would be seeking medical or lost wage benefits. Damages such as pain and suffering are not available in Florida Workers' Compensation cases. However, it may be difficult to meet the standard of proof required by Florida Workers' Compensation law. The type... View More
I have a question upon entering out patient surgical center. Patient informs the nurse of being a hard stick. The proceeded with IV in hand which immediately was painful achy and burned. The nurse passed it to the anesthesiologist stating the patient stated it was sensitive. He said he would watch... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2022
In this scenario, I'm guessing the medical people will have a different story - but if you can prove this happened, I believe the medical people would be liable both civilly and criminally for false imprisonment and battery (at least), and potentially liable civilly for malpractice. Request... View More
I have no criminal history or even traffic citations. I was however Baker Acted when I was 17 for suicidal ideation. I was not handcuffed and there was no police report. I wanted to know if this baker act would show up when applying for a concealed weapons permit or gun purchase (since I was a... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2022
Most likely the answer is yes, it will show up.
License to carry concealed weapon or firearm:
(1) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is authorized to issue licenses to carry concealed weapons or concealed firearms to persons qualified as provided in this section.... View More
My husband took her and requested to have blood work done for STD, pregnancy test A urine can check for Chlamydia & Gonorrhoeae . They did blood work for other , but the Physician & staff ended up getting her to sign consent for Pelvic , if needed? Then he used a speculum on her &... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2022
And what is your question? If you meant to ask if you can sue, the answer is probably not; your daughter doesn't appear to have suffered any significant money damages.
My doctor has been seeing me for many years. He first started seeing me under medicaid. He decided to stop accepting medicaid. He continued seeing me now for years as a cash patient. I was informed he wasn't allowed to if I was on medicaid. At first he had us signed a form that I was paying... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2022
Your question begs the question, didn't you know you could stop going to that doctor and simply choose another one who's in your Medicaid plan network, so that you would not have to pay a dime? If you did not know that, why not? Did your doctor somehow mislead you into believing you... View More
My brother-in-law recently had emergency to gallbladder surgery. He did not have insurance at the time of surgery injury and still does not have insurance because his employer does not offer it. He is being summoned to court and also threatened and to lose his Personal property and possessions ,... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2022
Of course, happens all the time. He could probably protect himself by filing for bankruptcy protection.
And would not fill it for me, i had to go back to doctor and spend more money for visit and get my prescriptions moved to another location. Do i have any type od case too pursue?
answered on Jul 15, 2022
Believe it or not, pharmacists can refuse to fill prescriptions. If you had a written prescription you should have been able to go to another pharmacy without getting a new prescription from the doctor.
answered on Jul 4, 2022
This would be a question to ask a government agency overseeing restaurant and grocery store food prep conditions. Inspections are conducted by the Fla. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and regulations are imposed by the Fla. Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation. This website... View More
I live in Florida where she has been for the past 2 years. Can she return to her house ? She doesn’t have a car nor anyone to take care of her in PR. My brother washed his hand of having anything to do with her. He lives in PR.
answered on Jun 22, 2022
If she is in control of her mental faculties, of course she can. But you should try to persuade her to let you arrange someone to take care of her before she goes there.
Son moves to Alabama and gets put in a MHH he is 18 and a legal resident of Florida. They are saying that if I don't pick him up today (found out yesterday) I'll be charged with abandonment and they will issues a warrant for me. All this coming from a ex friend and no one has called me.
answered on Jun 8, 2022
While Alabama may think you "abandoned" him, what you did or didn't do wasn't in Alabama; it was in Florida. Alabama can't charge you because you didn't do it there. In any event, don't necessarily believe what ex-friends tell you.
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