Is it illegal for someone to use your name to get medical careand you get billed for it?
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Is it illegal for someone to use your name to get medical careand you get billed for it?
Asked on February 17, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Maryland
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, it is illegal for someone to assume another person's identity to receive medical care. Worse, is the fact for the person whose identity that was assumed to be billed for the medical services not received.
If this has happened to you, I suggest that you consult with the accounts receivable of the health care provider and make a report to law enforcement concerning the facts that transpired.
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