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It is always frustrating for our clients to hear about the long wait time applicants have for getting a final decision about disability from Social Security. The initial decision by Social Security can take 3-6 months or even longer. Read more in our blog.
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Long Wait Times Still a Problem in Social Security Disability Cases
Need to get prescription medicines after a work injury but don’t want to leave your home? Syfrett, Dykes & Furr recommends you look into Injured Worker Pharmacy (IWP). It is extra convenient during the coronavirus pandemic! Visit our blog to learn more.
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Stay Safe During the Pandemic by Using Injured Worker Pharmacy
In Florida, an injured worker is not allowed to pick which doctor he or she wants to treat a work injury. Learn more about a recent case decision regarding requests of “one-time change of doctor" for injured workers in our blog.
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First DCA Clarifies Carrier’s Responsibility When One-Time Change is Requested by Injured Worker
On a different note, May 5 is the final day for SSI recipients to report their dependent children to the IRS non-filers’ web tool in order to receive the additional $500 per qualifying child this year. This SSA webpage (bit.ly/SSIcovid) has information about various scenarios. We urge any SSI recipients with children under age 17 to meet this deadline. Contact us today: www.sdf-law.com/
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Jimmy Patronis, the Chief Financial Officer for the state of Florida, has stated that the Division of Risk Management must provide workers’ compensation benefits to employees who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Read our blog for more information:
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Chief Financial Officer of Florida Orders Processing of COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Claims
Starting today, those under 65 deemed by a physician to be “extremely vulnerable to COVID-19” can obtain a COVID vaccine in Florida.
To do so, you must present the Florida Department of Health form to a medical provider for their signature, then bring the signed form, along with proof of Florida residency to your vaccine appointment. Click through to our blog to download the form.
To get an appointment, visit: https://myvaccine.fl.gov/
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Covid-19 Vaccines in Florida Moving to Next Phase
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