What to do if my doctor doesn’t accept my health coverage and will not accept cash instead?
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What to do if my doctor doesn’t accept my health coverage and will not accept cash instead?
My 11 year old son is due a check up. I visited the doctor’s office to make an appointment. They inquired about our insurance. I told them who we had coverage with they informed me they do not take it. I replied no problem we willpay cash. They replied that they cannot make an appointment for my son.They stated that it is against state law for them to take money from us for their service. The end result is my son is being denied medical care. I want to know what legal recourse can be taken. Also what type of lawyer should I look for?
Asked on October 7, 2014 under Insurance Law, New Jersey
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
When a person has insurance, in some jurisdictions it is illegal for a medical provider to take money from that person for medical services. If this doctor does not take your insurance, you need to find a doctor who does. You can not legally force a doctor to take any particular patient. Ask your doctor's office to refer you to a doctor who takes your insurance.
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