The statement I received was dated in late October 2007, and they are trying to say that I did not pay my $30 copay from July 2006. I have no proof that I did pay this, (I honestly cannot remember that long ago) but I don't understand why they didn't send this through to me much sooner then if it wasn't paid?! Is there some sort of limit on the time they have to send me an invoice for payment (like 1 year)? I am not just trying to get out of paying this, but I feel like they are taking advantage of their position and trying to get more money... if I don't pay it then, I am afraid they will send it to collections... I have great credit so I don't want to jeopardize that, but I also don't just want to give into something I don't believe is right!
Please help, thank you!
2007-12-05 10:54:04 · 22 answers · asked by Lisa S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
some doctors wont let you come back
2007-12-05 10:57:02 · answer #1 · answered by B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you look through your credit card and checking account statements from July, 2006, and you can't find a record of a payment to your doctor, then there's a strong likelihood that you didn't make the payment. His billing office probably has better things to do than whomp up fake bills. (Sure they can make mistakes, but so can you. So can all of us.) Instead of complaining that they're trying to pry $30 out of you, congratulate yourself on having been able to carry the debt interest-free for more than a year. Paying up is probably the right thing to do ethically, and when you think about preserving your good credit rating, it's certainly the right thing to do pragmatically.
2007-12-05 11:07:16 · answer #2 · answered by classmate 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The statue of limitations on a debt collection ranges from state to state but it is generally around 4 years. If they have the proper documentation to show the ammount owed then you do need to pay it. It the amount is a large sum then you may want to speak to an attorney to negotiate with the office and perhaps set up a payment plan.
2007-12-05 11:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by rushr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First ask your bank to confirm that the monies were received by the bank that the money was transferred into. They should be able to make sure that the routing numbers were correct and that nothing went wrong. Either you'll find out that nothing was wrong, one of the banks were at fault or you were. Obviously if it's the bank (check they're actual policies regarding time lines for bill pay transfers), then make them deal with the fees or your fault (wrong account number etc--obviously not likely since this is bill pay) you yourself pay for them. If it's just something that was no one's fault agree to split the fees and move on. Things like this happen in life, no reason to spend you time arguing over a few dollars, when it wasn't either of your fault.
2016-04-07 11:45:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, it depends on the laws in that state. He could take you to Small Claims Court, and depending on the Statute of Limitations pertaining to suing someone, he may win the case, and you'd be stuck paying the $30.00 plus court costs, which usually run between $30-75.00. You may want to see if you can work something out with him, and maybe pay 1/2, and get him to give you a receipt showing "paid in full"
2007-12-05 10:59:01 · answer #5 · answered by securesafe_man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try calling them and asking them why did they take so long to do this and try to go into your records and see if you have a reciept of some sort saying that you did pay the co-payment of 30 dollars on your bill.
2007-12-05 10:59:02 · answer #6 · answered by Tuxedomask38 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the deadline is 1 year. What probably happened is you didn't pay because the secretary forgot to bill your insurance, and she didn't realize until now, so they're trying to bill you. Call your insurance and ask if they received a bill from your doctor for that day. If not, it's the doctor's offices' fault. If your insurance DID receive that claim, then you have to pay :-(
2007-12-05 10:58:27 · answer #7 · answered by leos_mama 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah that doesn't sound right. That should have came way before a year. All or most Doctor offices do monthly reviews of things like that. So I think they are trying to pull one on ya, and don't be surprised if it's true. Call a Lawyer, or ask for a free review.
2007-12-05 10:57:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
IDK, but the same thing is happening to me. i have a monthly 4:30 appointment and the secretary always shuts down her stuff at 4:15. i owed for 3 co-pays but the first one the Dr. wrote off. so i owe for two and haven't got a bill. also, i did get another co-pay bill from a different office in the same medical group (Kaiser) for something i was not supposed to pay for around the same time??? You could ask the Dr. to write it off since it was so long ago??
2007-12-05 10:59:11 · answer #9 · answered by me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should have records of whether or not you paid this co pay to your doctor. See if your insurance provider has any information the docs office will usually bill the insurance company and let them know whether or not you paid your co-pay...and based upon that, if you did not pay it...you need to pay it...if you already paid it...provide proof to your doc and ask them to stop sending you notice of collections.
2007-12-05 10:58:38 · answer #10 · answered by lahockeyg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should start making calls and looking back on your bank statements (if you wrote a check for the copay). You should investigate before paying anyone anything.
2007-12-05 10:57:38 · answer #11 · answered by mlvue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋