As a patient, do I have the right to pay what I can afford on my medical bill each month, and over look the minimum payment from the doctor's office, for the state of IN.
NO
No. There are many adverse consequences of unpaid medical bills, including lawsuits and wage garnishment, only noncustodial parents paying child support can be jailed for unpaid medical bills in America.
Yes, unpaid medical bills will be reported to credit bureaus not to mention the collection agency that the medical facility will pursue.
no!!
No
i have 2 medical bills on my credit and i need to know what they are and i have the account numbers where do i look/
The local county Human Services office can help individuals and families with unpaid medical bills. They can help by directing people to state and federal programs that are made to help people pay medical bills. There are also charity programs that can help with unpaid medical bills.
no
No
unpaid collection on medical bills can possibly be reported on bureau, but payment history is not reported.
Yes.
Yes, they can.