Medical bills are usually collected through garnishments, liens, and attachments. Tax returns are usually taken to pay old tax debts.
Yes, they can. The only federal payment not subject to garnishment or lien is Social Security.
It is unlikely that a tax refund would be garnished for past due medical bills. Generally refunds can only be garnished for certain things, and medical bills really aren't one. Tax refunds are garnished in instances of: child support arrearages past due federal tax past due state income tax unpaid federal student loans government program repayments However, if you deposit it into an account that they have the right to garnish, the funds lose their identity as a tax refund.
If the person owing child support is delinquent (arrearage), yes. This practice by the court is known as "Tax refund interception", meaning, the state will collect all tax refunds and forward it to you.
Depends on what state you are in and what your state's laws are. If you're in a no fault state, your insurance will pay for all of your medical bills no matter who is at fault.
No, they are not
The Wife.
Only if they signed an agreement accepting the responsibility to do so. If that is not the case, the medical bills will be included in the state probate procedure.
Yes, they can.
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Yes.
my mother in law died last year and her husband was responsible for her medical bills. Over $200,000.
In Missouri the estate will be primarily responsible. The spouse indirectly will pay, as they cannot inherit until the medical bills are resolved.