The FMLA is provided for by the government. My employer requires that this is provided. My doctor wants to charge me a fee, not covered by my employment medical insurance.
2007-06-18 09:45:34 · 3 answers · asked by Maria G 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Doctors can charge a fee for filling out paperwork. FMLA paperwork is not exempted from this.
2007-06-18 10:47:07 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under normal circumstances, I would say it's highly unethical for a physician to charge to sign necessary documentation. However, it appears that you have asked h/her numerous times to sometimes fill out and sign the paperwork; other times all that's required has been his signature. As lay people to the world of medicine, I think it's really important to understand the reality that doctors can see as many as 100 patients per day. After all that is done, they have numerous phone calls to return and then they have their required paperwork that all needs to happen during the course of one day. I understand your frustration and cause for concern over the $25 charge, but let's just try to understand his/her time is really very valuable and there does need to be some sort of compensation attached to doing something for you every 3/4 months. Hopes this helps relieve some of that stress you are feeling over this charge.
2016-05-18 23:28:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure he can.. if you dont wanna pay it go to another doctor..
i'm sure it's not a very large fee.. is it?
do you live in a small town in the woods.
2007-06-18 09:51:18 · answer #3 · answered by march2283 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋