Quote:
Originally Posted by Victor H
Balance Billing:
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine...8040915634.htm
Pay close attention to what you are billed, and NEVER believe those in the Billing Department of any institution/company. They will always say that you are wrong and that your credit will be damaged if you do not pay the bill.
-Vic
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Wow, Vic . . . this is VERY important information for people to be aware of:
"These laws require medical providers to seek payment only from the insurer for services covered by the plan. Many states also shield insured patients from balance billing by out-of-network hospitals and doctors in emergencies, since patients usually don't control who treats them in those situations. (Bans on balance billing generally don't apply when a patient gets an elective procedure, such as cosmetic surgery, or seeks out-of-network, non-emergency service without a referral.)"
I hear of this happening a LOT in the US (excess billing, like this). Thank you for pointing this out, and I hope it helps a lot of people.
Cherie
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