What to do if I’m being sued by a collection agency for an outstanding medical bill of 15,000 due to lack of insurance that I that I had?
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What to do if I’m being sued by a collection agency for an outstanding medical bill of 15,000 due to lack of insurance that I that I had?
I requested my employer remove my dependents from coverage via email. In error they removed me as well. I experienced an out of state emergency room hospital visit, provided my insurance card and assumed I was covered. All claims were deniied. What options do I have to fight this?
Asked on June 25, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Washington
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you are being sued due to an error by your employer in removing you as an insured under the group policy, you need to speak with your human resources department at work (assuming you have one) and/or your immediate supervisor about the situation. It is not right for you to be personally obligated for a medical bill on a matter that you assumed you had medical coverage for from work where through some error by a representative of your employer you were removed from coverage.
If your employer does not make right on the situation you are writing about as to your $15,000 medical bill, you should consult with an attorney that practices in the area of labor law and/or consult with a representative at the nearest labor department.
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