Understanding Florida’s PIP Statute & Medical Billing When navigating the complexities of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Florida, a recurring query for medical providers is, “how long do PIP claims stay on record Florida?” Grasping this statute is pivotal for ensuring compliance and safeguarding one’s interests. Florida’s PIP statute specifics:
30 DAYS Subject to few exceptions, you have 30 days to report your accident/injuries to your employer. It is perfectly fine to report an accident to your supervisor, manager, shift leader, etc. If you do not report the accident/injury within the 30 days then Workers’ Compensation is obligated to pay
Castellanos v. Next Door Company was a monumental decision in many ways. Employees injured at work face an uphill battle. Insurance carriers have a slew of defenses at their disposal. The Workers’ Compensation insurer can utilize these defenses to delay authorizing medical treatment and lost wages on behalf of the
Social Security Disability is an insurance program run by the federal government. This program is mandatory and funded through your income taxes. Eligibility for this program depends upon a total inability to work. The main focus is placed upon your medical conditions and resulting symptoms and how they affect
Downcoding is the PIP insurer’s solution to reimbursing for a less extensive evaluation. Please continue reading to understand why there’s money to be made. WHAT IS DOWNCODING Downcoding occurs when the PIP insurer unilaterally makes a decision to tell you what to bill for an evaluation (in most circumstances). Generally,