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Yes, an 18-year-old can be sent to collections for the amount he owes -- the deductible, co-pay, or charge for services not covered by the health plan. The parents are not legally responsible for the child's bills -- he is a legal adult.

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Q: Can an eighteen year old be sent to collections for medical bills if they are still insured under the parents?
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