Parents are responsible for their children until they reach the age of majority or are emancipated.
The legal guardians are responsible for a 17 year old unemancipated minor, unless the bills are the result of injury caused by another, in which case the courts may deem that this person(s) are responsible for medical bills.
my mother in law died last year and her husband was responsible for her medical bills. Over $200,000.
If no provisions were set up during the divorce proceedings, medical bills would revert to the person receiving treatment.
The 19 year old is an adult and should pay own medical bills.
depending on if your responsible enough, its a maybe
They can certainly cancel the insurance. However, they are still responsible for their child and their actions, including medical bills and accidents.
Unless there has been mis-management of the trust, there should be no personal liability. Typically the estate is responsible for paying the debts, including the medical bills of the deceased. If a child has co-signed any paperwork regarding medical procedures, they may be held liable. If they hope to inherit a house, they may have to pay the bills to avoid the house being sold to pay the debts.
No, you cannot use this year's FSA funds to pay for past medical bills. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are intended for current and future medical expenses incurred during the plan year.
They are still considered a minor. The parents are responsible for them until the become an adult at age 18.
The parents are responsible for his actions until he is emancipated..
In Missouri, parents are generally not legally responsible for the medical bills of their adult children once they turn 18. However, if the 20-year-old child is still a full-time student and dependent on the parents for support, there may be specific circumstances where parents could be held responsible, particularly if they signed any agreements or if the child is unable to pay. It’s advisable for parents and adult children to review any applicable insurance policies and state laws regarding medical debt.
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.