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My sister, an Ohio resident who has lived with me in Florida for the past three years, is currently in a Florida hospital with a terminal illness. She does not have an existing power of attorney. I need to become her power of attorney, primarily for medical decisions. Should I obtain a power of... View More 
answered on Apr 22, 2025
I am very sorry for your sister's health issues and struggles. I would advise that since she is in Florida and you will need to use it in Florida you should get one in Florida, the State of Florida is extremely particular about the Florida Power of Attorney (POA) as well as the Health Care... 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 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
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
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
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
Since the motor vehicle accident I have not been working and I cannot afford medical treatment since the last MRI results. Can I still qualify for benefits if I can not afford medical care ?
Ssa says I have two impairments from the list according to my medical records:
01 -... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
You can still qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) even if you can't afford medical care. The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers the severity of your impairments based on your existing medical records, including your MRI... View More
Since the motor vehicle accident I have not been working and I cannot afford medical treatment since the last MRI results. Can I still qualify for benefits if I can not afford medical care ?
Ssa says I have two impairments from the list according to my medical records:
01 -... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2024
While you do not mention it in your question, you should immediately retain an experienced personal injury attorney. From reading your question, I am reminded of the adage that "a little knowledge is dangerous". You reference medical terms but I suspect you don't really know what... View More
Mail from Aetna (Medicare plan) is delivered to my house multiple times over the last year or so, addressed to someone else.
I have also received three checks made out to me for claims made thru Aetna which I did not submit claims for. The first time I called Aetna and advised them and... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Yes, there are lawyers who specialize in identity theft cases, including those involving Medicare fraud. Given the severity of your situation, consulting with an attorney who has experience in this area would be a wise step to protect your rights and guide you through the process of resolving the... View More
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
I live in Florida
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
In Florida, your medical records are generally protected under both federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Florida's own privacy laws. These laws restrict the sharing of your health information without your consent.... View More
My spouse is 65 and she is legally disabled. I am 63 and still have a part time job. She is the only one who has Medicaid and receiving SSI benefits (and also Medicare). My income has any effect on her eligibility? Is there an income limit for me?
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In Florida, Medicaid eligibility for individuals who are disabled or elderly is determined based on their own income and resources, rather than the income of their spouse. This means that your income should not affect your spouse's eligibility for Medicaid benefits. However, it's... View More
My mother passed away last September. All of her assets are in a trust to be distributed to beneficiaries. On January 4, 2024, I received a letter addressed to my mother from BCBS asking for an overpayment refund of a covered benefit.payed to my mother in November 2022 in the amount of $12,971.15.... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2024
In this situation, your legal responsibility depends on the terms and conditions of your mother's health insurance policy with BCBS and the laws governing overpayments. First, review the insurance policy to understand any clauses related to overpayments and refunds. It's essential to... View More
I do about this I'm paying for something that did not help and there was several others the same thing
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answered on Dec 14, 2023
If you received treatment at South Bay Medical that was ineffective, and you've incurred significant expenses, there are a few steps you can take. First, gather all relevant documentation related to your treatment, including any contracts, receipts, and records of your visits and the... View More
Over a year ago, I formally submitted a request to my HOA's management company, complete with necessary documentation, seeking approval for a Radon mitigation fan installation. Despite engaging with the HOA management for over four months, my inquiries were met with vague responses. Even... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2023
Generally, anyone can sue anyone else but whether or not you have a case depends on a lot of factors, including a reading of your association documents, which we cannot do in this online forum. How you proceed depends on if you live in a HOA (generally, single-family home, townhomes, villas) or a... View More
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