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We have been trying to get a transfer of care referral from her current doctor, he is refusing to give that To her. Because he thinks she is leaving him to a doctor that he referred her to go, to get our babys ultrasound. But in reality is because sexual harassment she suffered from him. What can i... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2020
Get all of your evidence together and find a lawyer who will write a letter to your insurance company and/or file a declaratory action in Court or simply find another doctor...
Back in 2019 December 13th I had surgery done on my stomach ever since then I haven't been feeling right I've been in a lot of pain in my stomach and back haven't been able to eat right all this other stuff come to find out a couple weeks ago I went to the hospital had an MRI done... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2020
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. You've provided considerable information, but there didn't appear to be a question. If you are wondering whether you have legal rights stemming from medical care you received, one option is to contact a med... View More
The docs ARNP is forcing me to get the pain pump or the spinal stimulator implanted or cut me as a patient. I don't want anything inserted surgically when the pill that they give me is working. Can they legally force me to have one or the other surgically done? I feel like this is a crime?... View More
answered on May 25, 2020
Just say no. If they refuse to treat you anymore, so be it; get another health care provider.
The franchisor is looking to sell the franchisee I work at again to a new buyer. I am pregnant, due 11/1/20. They kept our insurance the previous owner had in place for now but if they sell before I have the baby and the new owner doesn't want to keep health insurance (under 50ppl at my... View More
answered on May 20, 2020
I can understand you personal concerns; however, there are far too many possibilities and "what ifs" for any lawyer to be able to advise you what to do. There is NOTHING you can do right now; so why not wait and see what happens NEXT?
answered on Apr 27, 2020
Once you have a notice from the Social Security Administration (SSA) denying your claim for disability benefits, you have 60 days to appeal by stating in writing that you disagree with the determination that SSA made. You can find the forms used for appeal at... View More
In the state of Florida I received medical treatment due to an auto accident, had it billed to my auto insurance as a Personal Injury Protection claim, and the auto insurance is refusing to pay due to the deductible not being met, is it legal for me to have it billed to my personal health insurance... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2020
So your PIP deductible is likely $500.00 or $1,000.00 and the bill you refer to are under that amount. Therefore, until your medical billing related to the auto accident go over your deductible, your auto insurance will not pay anything. However, your health insurance company should pay the bill.... View More
Parttime respiratory therapist for large hospital. Asked for LOA at end of March for childcare related. Hospital just now sent me one paper to sign this week stating I am Unwilling to work due to exposure to COVID-19 and do not have job protection. We do not put our child in daycare. ... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2020
In today's panic-stricken world of constant changes affecting many millions of Floridians and at least one hundred million Americans my only advice is NOT to sign anything--unless it is the back of a stimulus check.
No one--lawyer or otherwise--can possibly know what the future will... View More
Parttime respiratory therapist for large hospital. Asked for LOA at end of March for childcare related. Hospital just now sent me one paper to sign this week stating I am Unwilling to work due to exposure to COVID-19 and do not have job protection. We do not put our child in daycare.... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2020
For this new type of FMLA under the Family First Coronavirus Response Act the number of hours does not matter play a factor from my understanding but the reason your requesting the leave is very important and not everyone qualifies. I provided the information that is on the Department of Labor... View More
I wouldn’t have gone if they hadn’t told me they accepted my insurance. Now I have a bill for $568. If they didn’t accept my insurance, why do I have records of my ‘co-pays’ of $40 and $20 (standard for my insurance)? Not only that, but I had to seek treatment elsewhere because they... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2020
First, get the explanation of benefits from your health insurance. Did the provider even send their bills to the health insurance at all? It sounds like they may be trying to "balance bill" you, which is illegal.
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The other is Bay Pines VA Center Carrier unknown.
My management team has not notified any staff members of the cases of COVID-19, and have hidden the cases to an extent. The employees have found out due to word of mouth from close friends of the effected individuals, and I am working on getting contact with the individuals themselves. Assuming the... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2020
This morning, the President signed into law the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act, which provides 2-weeks paid leave to certain employees (not in the health care field) for a number of reasons, including if they have been advised by a health care provider to self-quarantine due to concerns related to... View More
i had an extreme slip and fall at the bflo airport; had every single page of whats needed by SIMON AND SIMON; because i live in florida; they kept me hanging for 11 months and i thought we were ready to finish; my gosh the poking and prodding and testing, mris, physical therapy which made things... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2020
You are writing from Fla., and therefore being seen by Fla. attorney looking out for Fla. cases. However, since the accident happened in New York, you need a New York firm to handle it. Is that where Simon & Simon is? If not located there, the firm you signed up with would have had to... View More
What would be my steps?
answered on Jan 15, 2020
Was she mentally disabled when she entered the facility? Under whose authority was she put in the facility? Contact that person. When you get her to Florida, you would file a petition here in Florida. But in general, until she gets to Florida, you would need to ask your question in Justia... View More
Been back numerous times still not right. I believe because of two technicians actions it was done deliberately. Can I sue for discrimination and the fact that I have to live with this malfunctioning mouth?
answered on Jan 8, 2020
You can not, according to what you have indicated, for discrimination. Perhaps you could sue for negligence or, if what you say is correct, intentional tort.
Can a insurance company give new hires a cheat sheet of answers to the 440 insurance exam? Also cheats on cms
My insurance company I recently started working for gave the whole class before and after me as well as my class a cheat sheet with all the answers to the 440 insurance exam. The... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2019
I am sure there is a way to file some sort of complaint; however, I am not sure what the Department would do with it.
You must also know that--if you do complain--you will likely not be well-liked among your peers, not in the Department.
they claim because I have medicare and medicaid attached to it the cant see me I tried to explain to them they dont need to bill medicaid that medicare covers 100 present of my medical since I'm on a special needs plan they would not hear it then insisted I needed a Florida insurance I... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2019
They won't accept your insurance. They won't accept cash. You might be better off asking your doctor for a different referral. You could delve further into the insurance coverage, reviewing the guidelines and determining your rights. It's a personal decision in how determined you... View More
So my father is on his fathers Will an will receive about $40,000. his father is medically unable to change the will at this time. My father is on Social security disability, has medicare an medicaid which are very important because he needs them to pay for dialysis. I heard that if he gets this... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2019
You can disclaim an inheritance but it won't necessarily go to his kids. There are also exemptions on medicaid/care for lump sums.
I would suggest hiring an attorney to advise him on this. If you don't do it correctly it'll be bad.
answered on Aug 16, 2019
Assuming that your stepmother is the victim of the malpractice, no; you have no standing to sue, only she or her estate can do so.
answered on Jun 24, 2019
Say what? Your very short question cannot be answered without many more facts.
Have known each other 20 yrs., 5/31 = married 11 years. He had a cancerous deadly brain tumor partsically removed, 11/05/2018. I took him to 30 Radiation treatments. + other doctor appointments. Called 911 when he had a secure and gave him chest compressions until ambulance came. I told him... View More
answered on May 6, 2019
You are focusing on the wrong person. Stop worrying about your (soon to be ex) husband and start taking care of yourself. Whether he abandoned you or not is irrelevant. The State of Florida does not require any reason for divorce. Locate a divorce lawyer in the Springhill area and start the... View More
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