If my mother passed away 2 years ago and I’m only now getting a bill from the medical group, can they still try to collect after all this time?
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If my mother passed away 2 years ago and I’m only now getting a bill from the medical group, can they still try to collect after all this time?
She was on hospice at the continuing care facility where she lived because she elected to go off kidney dialysis. My father is in the same facility with MS and 24 hour care. The med group claims that there may have been a delay with the ins co paying and now there is a balance or it may be a balance that’s been overlooked. Can they do that 2 years after she’s passed when it may have been their fault?
Asked on December 16, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Virginia
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Since you recently received a medical bill from a health care provider more than two years after the death of your mother for services provided her, obviously the health care provider can submit a late bill. Assuming your mother had medical insurance at the time this bill's services was generated, you should immediately call the medical insurance provider about the new bill, and follow up with a confirming letter to it sending a copy of the bill as well.
Keep a copy of the letter for future need. I would also contact the health care provider and advise its representative that the bill has been sent to your mother's insurance carrier at the time for review and decision.
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