Do I have to pay this medical bill?

misssexydd · #1 19-12-2007, 05:14

I had a car accident 6 months ago and was unconscious when the ambulance sent me to a hospital. I have full medical coverage but they only pay part of my care when I go to a different hospital. Now I have a bill of a few hundred dollars and it past on to a collection agency. I feel like I should not have to pay this bill since I did not choose to go to that hospital. I do not mean to sound unthankful for the care.
What do you think? Should I pay this bill? Isn't it illegal to bill me for something I did not ask for? This hospital already got paid by my insurance with whatever my insurance was willing to pay.

Nancy Kay · #2 19-12-2007, 05:22

you owe it, pay it...check with your automobile insurance or that of the person who hit you, to pick up the rest of the cost not covered by your regular medical coverage

laceandcurls · #3 19-12-2007, 05:44

I'm sure that with you unconscious, the paramedics were more concerned with your health than where you would prefer to be taken. You should pay this bill. They provided a service and you owe them. Why not get a medical bracelet and have where you want to be taken in case of emergency?