Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A.

Resources

Government:

Florida Department of State

http://www.dos.state.fl.us

My Florida

http://www.myflorida.com

Florida Clerk of Courts

http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/fgils/coclerks.html

United States Bankruptcy Court

http://www.flmb.uscourts.gov

Florida Corporation Guide http://www.stateofflorida.com/Portal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=8

The Florida Attorney General's Division of Victim Services

http://myfloridalegal.com/pages.nsf/Main/B371D29EBE5C97748525749C00518B58

Social Security Online

http://www.ssa.gov

Florida Department of Corrections

http://www.dc.state.fl.us

Florida Department of Education

http://www.fldoe.org

Florida Consumer Action Network

http://www.fcan.org

Amigo Center

http://www.amigoscenter.org

Amigo Center - A non-profit organization dedicated to servicing the Latin American community in Bonita Springs and the surrounding area.

News and Media:

Southwest Florida News

http://www.news-press.com

Medical:

US DOT HS Medicare and Medicaid

http://www.cms.hhs.gov

Physician Directory:

http://www.doctordirectory.com

Florida Medical License Search

http://ww2.doh.state.fl.us/irm00praes/praslist.asp

Medical Dictionary

http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation

https://apps.fldfs.com/PLCR/Search/MPLClaim.aspx

Legal:

American Bar Association

http://www.abanet.org

Florida Bar Association

http://www.floridabar.org/tfb/flabarwe.nsf

Florida Law Online

http://www.floridalawonline.net

Legal Dictionary

http://dictionary.law.com

Income Based Medical Care and Prescription Assistance:

Physical Health Resources

http://flsdc.org/community/physical.htm

Doctors: FAMILY HEALTH CENTER is based on a sliding scale. Your charge is based upon your income and depending on your income the cost may be free. The main number is (239) 332-0471. When you talk to the scheduler ask where the nearest location is to you.

Medications: All of the pharmaceutical manufacturers offer programs for people who do not have health insurance or cannot afford their medications. Patients can find out through their pharmacy who the manufacturer is and normally the pharmacies have the 1-800 number to call. Most doctors are aware of these programs and their staff can assist you in finding the telephone numbers or giving you the forms you may need to fill out. All of the companies are able to be located on the Internet.

FAMILY HEALTH CENTER has a pharmacy on Grande Avenue in Fort Myers. When you see a doctor through the FAMILY HEALTH CENTER make sure you can tell them that you will be getting your medications through the Grande Pharmacy and tell the doctor to please make sure that Grande carries the medication. If not, ask the doctor to substitute medications for medications that are carried at the Grande Pharmacy. The usual cost is $12-$15 per prescription.

Once seen at the FAMILY HEALTH CENTER you can also purchase medications at the Lee County Health Bureau. Their pharmacy has a limited inventory of medications. The usual cost is comparable to Grande Pharmacy.

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS provide medical treatment based on a sliding scale. Clinic fees are based on income and family size at the initial visit and annually updated. 

Prescription Assistance:

Family Health Center (239) 332-0417

Lehigh Community Service (239) 369-5818

Medicare 800-MEDICARE

Medicaid (239) 936-5000

Part B Customer Service 800-333-7586