ssecker Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I have a medical bill (hospital) that was sent to CA in Wisconsin, about 4 months after date of service. At the time, the hosp. mailed me notice that the CA had taken over the account. Simultaneously, the CA sent notice that I owed them $X. Also informed me I had 30 days to dispute & that the bill was not in collections & would not be-unless monthly payments were not made.I've made (tiny) monthly payments since then. Currently making larger payments, ought to be done in about 2 more yrs. Also have moved several times, residing in Minnesota since 4-03. CA has never sent any additional info since the initial statement (which I did not reply to/dispute). I called CA 12-06 to give them current address & asked for statement. Told me that I was being charged 5%. No correspondence has been received to date.How can I be certain that CA is applying payments? Are periodic statements required? I've considered sending DV, but have not-because: I did not dispute initial claim within 30 days, do not wish to be sued, I don't doubt I owe the debt. I assume I signed some form in ER that indicated I'm liable for charges (no insurance at the time). Should I mail DV? If so, should it be customized?The entire situation makes me nervous: no statements, interest charged, ignorance.TIA for any/all guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nascar Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Never, never, send money to a CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpgirl Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 If you have made payments in the past and are not sure what happened to the money, call the hospital and ask them if they ever recieved the payments from the CA to apply towards your bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssecker Posted April 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Never, never, send money to a CA.??I owe a bill. Do you mean pay hospital directly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssecker Posted April 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 If you have made payments in the past and are not sure what happened to the money, call the hospital and ask them if they ever recieved the payments from the CA to apply towards your bill.Good idea. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nascar Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 ??I owe a bill. Do you mean pay hospital directly?Asolutely. And, NEVER make a check or money order payable in the name of a CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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