Co-Signatures with certain insurance companies

[djr02d]

I've been in pediatric practice since 2012. Florida no longer required co-signatures as of 2009. However, one insurance company spoke with my SP about a week ago stating according to Florida legistlation 64B8-30.012 PAs are required to have co-signatures.

 

Now fast forward two days later when I was notified of this. I researched the referenced legistlation, WHICH DOES NOT EVEN MENTION CO-SIGNATURES and it states clearly on the website the we are not required to have charts co-signed within 7 days!

 

Basically I informed my SP that the information given was incorrect, showed them the correct legistlation and gave them a record of everything. Far as my SP knew, we didnt need co-signs and the SP thought that the insurance company was giving new legislation info.

 

Now, should I go forward and contact the company to inform them not only are we not required to have co-sign, but also your literature on the subject that this being distributed to your providers is incorrect.

 

You advice is really appreciated, thanks!

[jmj11]

I've been in pediatric practice since 2012. Florida no longer required co-signatures as of 2009. However, one insurance company spoke with my SP about a week ago stating according to Florida legistlation 64B8-30.012 PAs are required to have co-signatures.

 

Now fast forward two days later when I was notified of this. I researched the referenced legistlation, WHICH DOES NOT EVEN MENTION CO-SIGNATURES and it states clearly on the website the we are not required to have charts co-signed within 7 days!

 

Basically I informed my SP that the information given was incorrect, showed them the correct legistlation and gave them a record of everything. Far as my SP knew, we didnt need co-signs and the SP thought that the insurance company was giving new legislation info.

 

Now, should I go forward and contact the company to inform them not only are we not required to have co-sign, but also your literature on the subject that this being distributed to your providers is incorrect.

 

You advice is really appreciated, thanks!

I say absolutely!  I'm fighting with insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies and such almost daily over such nonsense. Don't let them continue with bad information.

[Guest Paula]

I agree. I have to have a co-signature on a stupid AFLAC claim form.  I intend to call them and discuss why they have a stupid rule like that.  No co-sigs  needed in my state either.

[LKPAC]

Also, contact AAPA.  they need to fight this, too.

[EMEDPA]

yup, tear down barriers where ever you find them!

[ventana]

simply refuse to get them cosigned

 

report the insurance company to the state insurance commissioner  - just gets their attention when their regulatory body asks questions....