Hospice Financial Statement Inquiry

Summary

Hospice care providers in Florida may request financial information for payment purposes but should not use threats to coerce compliance. If you have Power of Attorney (POA), you have the right to make decisions for the person under your care. If a hospice social worker threatens to call the Department of Children and Families (DCF), this can be considered coercive or abusive behavior. You can file a complaint with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) by calling their Complaint Administration Unit at (888) 419-3456 or filing online. Additionally, doctors in Florida are governed by the Florida Board of Medicine. If you believe the hospice provider is acting inappropriately, you can also contact the Florida Department of Health.

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Can a hospice care provider ask for financial statements and can they threaten to call the dept of children and families if we dont give them the statements. We have POA and hospice is demanding she go in a nursing home but we dont want that
Hospice care providers generally do not need financial statements unless it's related to payment for services. Threatening to call the Department of Children and Families (DCF) can be seen as coercive.
Could you let me know your location (state) to provide more specific information?
Miami dade County florida
In Florida, hospice care providers may inquire about financial information for payment purposes but shouldn't coerce you with threats. Here are a few relevant points:
- Power of Attorney (POA): You have the right to make decisions for the person under your care.
- Coercion: Threatening to call DCF could be regarded as coercive or abusive behavior.
- Report: If you believe the hospice provider is acting inappropriately, you can file a complaint with the Florida Department of Health.
Would you like more details on how to file a complaint or on your rights under the Power of Attorney?
Who do i file a complaint with regarding a hospice social worker in Miami dade County florida
You can file a complaint with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) in Florida. They oversee health care facilities, including hospice care providers.
Would you like more details on how to file the complaint?
Yes
You can file a complaint with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) in Florida. Here’s how:
- Call AHCA's Complaint Administration Unit at (*) *-*.
- File online at http://ahca.myflorida.com/Contact/call_center.shtml.
Would you like more information on your rights under the Power of Attorney or anything else?
Who governs doctors in Florida
Doctors in Florida are primarily governed by the Florida Board of Medicine. They ensure that physicians comply with state medical laws and regulations.
Would you like more information on how to contact the Florida Board of Medicine or any other specific details?
Is a hospice social worker allowed to threaten to call children and families to the poa in Miami dade County florida
A hospice social worker should not use threats to coerce you into compliance. Here are some key points:
- Coercion: This behavior can be considered coercive or abusive.
- POA Rights: You have the right to make decisions under the Power of Attorney.
- Filing a Complaint: Contact the Florida Department of Health or AHCA if you feel the social worker's actions are inappropriate.
Would you like more information on your rights under the Power of Attorney?