in california can an employer, non union make me sign up for vision coverage and deduct from my pay?
601152
If it is part of your medical insurance, which you voluntarily signed  up for, then yes.
387600
It is legal. I live in Michigan and was under the exact same circumstance last year. Labor Board told me that your employer does not have to pay you overtime if you aren't at work.
613405
Insurance companies provide a plan document that explains what they will cover.  Most people look at what their copays are, but few read into the limitations and exclusions.  What the doctor says (via medical records and ICD-9 & CPT coding) DOES determine whether the insurance company will cover the service, but the physician (or his staff) is legally obligated to code for the exact service provided.\n\nFor example, if your insurance company does not cover a routine eye exam per plan exclusions, and the doctor codes the visit as a routine exam, your claim is DENIED.  If the doctor codes the visit as something was medically wrong with your eyes, it might be covered.  But, it would be unethical to change a diagnosis just so your insurance company would pay if you were really only there for a routine exam.\n\nBottom line ... understand what your insurance company will cover, and be prepared to follow the rules.\n\nPS, it isn't your doctor's job to know what your insurance pays for, it is yours.
369892
I would check with the state you live in. For example my state (NY) has a plan called healthy NY for working people that have no insurance at reasonable rates. Go to your state's website to check.
368387
Complain to the local labor enforcement agency. It's usually listed under the State Government in the phone book. But you should have that wage promise in writing. Otherwise they can deny they ever made the promise. You might try emailing your boss to ask about it and then getting a documented response from him. Anything they say that indicates there was a verbal agreement could be used against them. That's why you should send an email. If he responds verbally, then send him an email that summarizes what he said. "Thanks for answering my question today in your office. I understand that I will be getting $X per hour starting next week. Please let me know if I misunderstood."
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it would depend on how many employees you have. what your payroll is. and whether or not you have ever had any claims. it is different in each case.
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It sounds unfair, since you're there for the employer's benefit.  I would check with your state's Labor Department.
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Have you checked with any house painter organizations (if any exist)? Sometimes they can provide group health insurance. One word of caution, though. There is debate about the value of association health plans (those you might see with a professional organization). On one hand these plans are less expensive than individual coverage and people with pre-existing conditions are more likely to be accepted than if they tried to apply for insurance on their own. On the other hand, some critics say that association health plan benefits are so watered down that you are better off paying more for a private plan (if you can afford it).\n\nYou might also contact your state insurance department to see if you might be eligible for group health insurance as a “group of one.” Some states expand access to group health insurance to self-employed individuals with no employees. I’ve included links below to state insurance departments and to a listing of state health guides that should explain whether “groups of one” coverage exists in your state.\n\nIf you’d like to talk to local insurance agents and compare health plans online, try MostChoice.com. It’s a fast, no-obligation way to explore the local health insurance market; you might find that health insurance is more affordable than you think. If not, that will make you more confident in your pursuit of alternative options.\n\nYou can find MostChoice here: http://www.mostchoice.com/health-insurance.cfm\n\nHope this helps,\nBarnes@MostChoice
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Depending on what state you are in they can. You might check with the labor board in whatever state you are in.
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not only can you collect workmans comp, your employer could get into a lot of trouble for knowingly letting you work without the doctors approval!!!!!
175676
Ithought workmen's comp was a govt program or insurance the govt make your employer carry.Look up attorneys in your area.
647642
Only if you are paid an hourly rate.  If you work commission or salary then no.
504022
Depends..\n\nAre you working for yourself, in your own practice?  Is so, you'll be buying your own insurance, vacation will be time you don't get paid, etc....\n\nAre you working in a corporate office?  Then your benefits are part of your package from the corporation, usually consisting of Insurance, Vacation, and other perks.
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Yeah it's legal. They will give you a rough estimate if you ask for one, barring any complications. Basically the assignment of benefits that you have to sign is given so that the patient realizes that if the insurance company doesn't pay, or if you have a deductible or co-insurance amount, etc that you are responsible for payment of these services that aren't covered. Every insurance company has different rules and there are different coverage guidelines from policy to policy within the same insurance company! For instance: Medicare will not cover the first EKG given in an emergency room, so the form the patient signs allows the hospital to bill the patient for the EKG, otherwise they would have to write it off. It is the patients responsibility to know what their insurance will or will not cover and what percentage they will cover and the hospital/clinic/therapists office will give you an estimate if you ask them to.
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It may be that they will waive the deductible if you are double covered, but if you are paying by payroll deduction you might want to discontinue one or the other.  Ask the benefits specialist at each employer.
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Check out your state's wage and hour laws (or labor laws). They should have the specific compliance info you need.
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Ask your payroll people where you work.. They will be able to help you.