i was at a hotel and was sleeping. (im a very heavy sleeper)
housekeepers came in and I didnt wake up, so they thought something was wrong with me, so they called ambulance. But before they came, I woke up, got the call from the front desk and said I was totally fine and there was no need for any emergency call. But they came in anyway...but of course I didn't need to go to hospital. and now I got the bill.. i guess we were in the middle of changing health insurance so they're not paying. Should I pay the ambulance bill or should the hotel?
2007-10-15 14:38:49 · 12 answers · asked by beckie 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
i cant believe they gave you a bill when you refused treatment.. we do not do that here.... personally i would not pay it... medical bills on your credit score only stay five years and then they are gone away.. i would talk to the ambulance company or send the bill to the hotel... but if they did not transport, there is no reason for you to pay!!!!
2007-10-16 18:15:04 · answer #1 · answered by firechick1721 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, talk about a weird story! It sounds like you need to be polite but firm with the hotel management. No one deserves to be disturbed in their sleep and billed for the pleasure! I do imagine that the hotel has a policy stating that their housekeeping staff should not enter an occupied room. Even though the housekeeping staff did their best to try to help, the hotel should accept the responsibility for it's own error. If some polite negotiation doesn't work I would definitely consider contacting the local network news consumer complaint department. This is the type of situation that could make a great story, and no doubt the hotel does not want the bad press and will cough up the dough at that point. Good luck!
2007-10-15 14:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uh no.
The hotel should most definitely pay the bill. Go there. Talk to them in person. Tell them that you did not call the ambulance, and told them that you were okay [albeit a heavy sleeper!], and they still allowed the ambulance crew into the room. It is on them.
No way should you pay.
2007-10-15 16:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by RedheadLady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your insurance comapny should pay. I am aware that you said, your company was in process of changing the company. BUT, usually one policy ends and another one picks right up at the same time. Therefore, one policy was in force at all time. There shouldn't be a period you are not covered at all. You might want to check into it.
You should really call the emergency services' non-emergency number and explain. What happened is called a mistake and an abundance of caution. There was never an emergency. In many cases, they'll forgive you for the charges all together.
2007-10-15 14:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The hotel should have to pay. The maids should have made a more concerted effort to awaken you before an extreme measure like calling an ambulance was done.
2007-10-15 14:46:37 · answer #5 · answered by Charles WE 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No way should you pay the bill. The hotel called the ambulance, you didnt go in it, let them pay the bill. I would definately fight this. Good Luck
2007-10-15 14:44:09 · answer #6 · answered by Gram 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send the bill certified mail to the hotel with a letter telling them to pay it. If they give you a hard time, contact your local Better Business Bureau, and/or a lawyer.
2007-10-15 14:43:56 · answer #7 · answered by ahelaumakani 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Go to the hotel and tell them everything you told us. Next time use thos handy "do not disturb" things. Idn about you, but I hate strangers coming in on me when Im sleeping. What if you doing something besides sleeping ;)
2007-10-15 14:43:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the hotel definately
2007-10-15 14:42:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
THE HOTEL BECAUSE NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH U..IT WAS THERE FAULT FOR CALLING.
2007-10-15 14:57:50 · answer #10 · answered by tu madre 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋