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Medical bills are typically not considered signed contracts in the traditional sense. While receiving medical services often implies consent to pay for those services, the specifics can vary based on state laws and the agreements made between healthcare providers and patients. Patients may not always sign a formal contract, but their acceptance of services and subsequent receipt of a bill establishes a financial obligation. However, the enforceability of such obligations can depend on various factors, including the clarity of the billing practices and any prior agreements.
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Is the surviving spouse responsible for a deceased spouses medical bills in MN?
Only if they signed a contract or agreement to accept the responsibility. If not, the deceased's ESTATE becomes responsible for any debts.
In Indiana is the surviving spouse responsible for deceased spouse medical bills The deceased was on her medical plan but signed his own responsibility sheet for each doctor's visit?
Unless the survivors signed some type of contract or agreement to be responsible for the deceased's medical bills, it is the deceased's ESTATE which is liable for the expense. The medical suppliers should first file a claim against the insuror and THEN proceed against the deceased's estate for any unpaid remainder - NOT the survivors.
Is a family responsible for medical bills after death?
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.
In Connecticut is a surviving spouse responsible for paying deceased spouse's medical bills?
Unless the survivor(s) signed some type of contract or agreement to be responsible for the deceased's medical bills, it is the deceased's ESTATE which is liable for the expense - NOT the survivors.HOWEVER: In reality, if the surviving spouse also happens to be the Executor of their deceased spouse's estate, they WILL, have to pay for whatever medical bills may be outstanding from the proceeds of the estate that they are administering.
Is husband responsible for wifes medical bills in Florida?
No unless his name is on any debt or contract.
Who is responsible for my son's medical bills. He is 21 and is on my BCBS insurance plan. Is he responsible or me. When he went to the er he signed the medical papers?
An adult is responsible for his own agreements, unless another person co-signed or signed as guarantor.
What is the statute of limitations for medical bills in Ohio I have been called on a bill from 1999 am I legally responsible for it. It has gone to a collection group.?
What is the statute of limitations for medical bills in Ohio?" I had a $242 medical bill removed from my credit years ago with the explanation of benefits from the medical insurance. The debit is over 8 years old now and I am no longer with that medical insurance. They state they are not able to pull up the EOB now due to the age. I didn't save the one I had because it was removed from my credit. A new collection agency is now calling and trying to collect on the debit telling me they have 15 years to collect. I looked up Ohio statue of limitations, which are mostly 6 years but there is one section that says 15 years with a signed contract. Are medical bills considered a signed contract?
Is wife responsible for husband's medical bills in Iowa?
The spouse is not directly responsible, unless they have co-signed for the services. The estate is responsible for settling all medical bills in Iowa. So before the spouse can inherit anything, the estate has to pay the bills.
Are the next of kin responsible for medical debt?
Not on a personal level. Typically the estate is responsible for paying the debts, including the medical bills. If an next-of-kin co-signed any paperwork regarding the medical bills, they may be held liable.
What is the statute of limitation for a medical bill debt in Indiana?
SOL in Indiana for an Open Account is 6 years and a Written Contract for payment of money before 9/1/82 is 10 years and after that it is 6 years. Medical bills are normally considered written contract, but it could be one or the other. If the contract is signed under seal, it may have a longer time. Note that other factors will determine when the SOL begins to be counted.
Is wife responsible for dead husbands medical bills in Florida?
The spouse is not directly responsible, unless they have co-signed for the services. The estate is responsible for settling all medical bills in Florida. So before the spouse can inherit anything, the estate has to pay the bills.
Is wife responsible for dead husband's medical bills in OK?
The spouse is not directly responsible, unless they have co-signed for the services. The estate is responsible for settling all medical bills in Oklahoma. So before the spouse can inherit anything, the estate has to pay the bills.
