2006-06-29 09:31:30 · 6 answers · asked by lilbear 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
um no they cant, if you go to court, for this, the court will say to pay whatever you can, be it 5 bucks a week, as long as you have proof that you are paying something ALREADY BEEN THERE!!!!
2006-06-29 09:37:28 · answer #1 · answered by hellsqueen05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am under the impression that they can't. I've never been sued for a bill that I paid a minimum on. Sometimes I only paid what I could afford, sometimes only $5.00. I believe they can't do anything as long as you have financial reason to be paying a minimum and you are making regular payments. I would ask the hospital billing department.
2006-06-29 16:35:37 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in most state (and win at least). As long as you make a good faith effort, then you should be okay. A friend of my Mother's has an $18,000 but she pays $25 a month, she's okay. Nothing has been done. (Besides the fact that part of it was neglect on the hospitals part).
2006-06-29 16:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They want to obtain a judgment against you and start collecting interest (if they aren't already). Plus this protects them if you move without forwarding address, etc. as they will already have their judgment. Chances are as long as you continue to make regular monthly payments, they won't pursue any further collection efforts, such as garnishing your check or bank account.
2006-06-29 16:36:47 · answer #4 · answered by knjordan33 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go to the hospital and make a contract to pay and follow thru.
2006-06-29 16:44:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES... unless you have a signed agreement saying differently, you are responsible for your hospital bill and they don't have to take payments.
2006-06-29 16:35:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋