Questions answered by Keith A. Siddel

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Can the hospital put a lien on a house I sold and am holding the mortgage for ?

Keith's answer | Answered on July 13, 2014

Healthcare providers offer discounts to patients based on a number of factors. It sounds like you have requested a charity discount. (you refer...

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Hi I wanted to no something

Keith's answer | Answered on July 13, 2014

I recommend that you call the court and ask them about legal aid. Your situation seems to be complex enough that you would benefit from legal...

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How much time do I have to dispute a signed mediation release?

Keith's answer | Answered on July 13, 2014

You have two issues to deal with and they each require individual action. The first is the Medicare issue. For that I recommend that you...

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My health insurance company has been taking more than 47 days to process my hospital & doctor's bills? What can I do?

Keith's answer | Answered on July 13, 2014

Normally when a patient makes an appointment or checks in with a healthcare provider they take your insurance information and either pre-certify...

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I removed my step daughter from my health plan, she is 19. Will I have to pay any of her medical expenses?

Keith's answer | Answered on June 26, 2014

Based on the information you listed above a medical provider would have no basis for looking to you for payment of your step daughter's medical...

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Is it legal for an outpatient drug and alcohol facility to have you ask your doctor to prescribe something else for pain?

Keith's answer | Answered on June 26, 2014

Is it legal for them to ask you to request a change in your medications? Depending on their relationship to you and their licensure they may have...

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Hi my name is Roseanne and im trying to help my godson out his wife stole his pinkslip to his car and forged it so she could put

Keith's answer | Answered on June 26, 2014

Theft and Forgery are criminal acts and as such your son should start by filing a police report. Order from DMV a copy of the application for the...

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A home healthcare company owes us a refund for money that we paid out of pocket before the insurance paid for the claim.

Keith's answer | Answered on June 26, 2014

There are strict rules dealing with "credit balances" which it sounds like is your account status. It is likely that the HH company uses a third...

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Can a doctor send over my medication I was taking to another doctor without my permission or signature?

Keith's answer | Answered on June 25, 2014

It is possible that your primary physician violated HIPAA by releasing your medical records without authorization. You have the right to...

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The doctor office refusing to see because of a bill and the manager of the office told his employees they need to see.

Keith's answer | Answered on June 23, 2014

The doctor, not the manager, has the right to decide who he/she treats. Unless there is a legal obligation because of prior treatments, which...

Keith A. Siddel's Answers (66)

Can the hospital put a lien on a house I sold and am holding the mortgage for ?

Hi I wanted to no something

How much time do I have to dispute a signed mediation release?

My health insurance company has been taking more than 47 days to process my hospital & doctor's bills? What can I do?

I removed my step daughter from my health plan, she is 19. Will I have to pay any of her medical expenses?

Is it legal for an outpatient drug and alcohol facility to have you ask your doctor to prescribe something else for pain?

Hi my name is Roseanne and im trying to help my godson out his wife stole his pinkslip to his car and forged it so she could put

A home healthcare company owes us a refund for money that we paid out of pocket before the insurance paid for the claim.

Can a doctor send over my medication I was taking to another doctor without my permission or signature?

The doctor office refusing to see because of a bill and the manager of the office told his employees they need to see.