Can I be made to pay for an ambulance bill,ifIwas not allowed to leave by any other means?
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Can I be made to pay for an ambulance bill,ifIwas not allowed to leave by any other means?
I was injured due to a repetitive motion injury at work. At the time, the symptoms looked like a heart attack, and my boss called the ambulance. They checked me out and said you appear fine. I said I wanted to go back to work and my boss said you can’t unless you are checked out by a doctor. I said I’ll drive my own vehicle to the hospital; he said I can’t let you do that, too much liability. So I asked if I had any other options besides the ambulance to even leave and he said no, unless you have family here (I don’t). Now Blue Cross is charging me with the ambulance bill of over $800.
Asked on December 1, 2010 under General Practice, Louisiana
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Ok, so I am a little confused here. The ambulance company is charging you the $800, correct? And you have Blue Cross and Blue Shield Coverage for insurance, correct? And the ambulance company tried to put the claim through Blue Cross, correct? And why are they denying you coverage for the ambulance visit? Have you tried to appeal the matter? You have to continue to fight them on these issues or they will always try and get the money from you without explanation. You have to prove that the event warranted the service. Even if the ambulance personnel stated that you "appeared fine" they are not physicians and if the injury imitated the symptoms of a heart attack you had every right to go to the hospital. Period. Your boss also had no choice here. I would speak with him on the matter too but I would press your insurance carrier. Good luck.
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