Cliff2009 Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 We had an issue where my wife had to go to the ER about a month before we were eligible for our insurance. (I know, great timing) A few months of bills from the hospital go by but we weren't in any position to pay. Now it has been "turned over" to a collection agency. It is not on her CR yet since they said they wait until the 30 days are up.Should I DV them? Any other suggestions, I just need to buy some time before I can offer them a settlement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willingtocope Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Always DV a CA. Make them prove they have right person, account, and amount. Beleive it or not, there are some crooked people out there who will say they are collecting for something they have no right to.And...settle with the hospital...not the CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff2009 Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Always DV a CA. Make them prove they have right person, account, and amount. Beleive it or not, there are some crooked people out there who will say they are collecting for something they have no right to.And...settle with the hospital...not the CA.Thanks, I will DV. It says to make no payments to the hospital, so I should ignore that? What if the hospital says to deal with the CA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willingtocope Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 I would tell the hospital billing department that it is my personal policy to NOT deal with CAs and if they want their money, they'll deal with you directly or take you court and you'll let the judge decide.There is no law that says you have to deal with a CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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