My mom was treated by a doctor under a workman's compensation claim but her employer did not pay the bill (it was denied). It is now 3 years later and the doctor is first now attempting to receive payment from my mom, in the tune of about $ 700.00. Is there anyone who works in the medical billing field who would know one way or another? Thank you.
Answer by Jacey
As long as it is in her name it is her bill. Try appealing for the worker's comp or try to apply for assistance from the dr office. You might be able to negotiate the bill if you explain the situation.
Answer by Sherri B
usually medical bills have a 1 yr statute of limitations, but workman's comp cases may have a different fix. Please contact all parties involved, the doctor and the bureau of workman's comp as soon as possible to avoid having your mom being responsible for all the claims herself. As long as you can prove that she was attempting to make good on the bills via the bureau of workman's comp, she can't be held liable. Please document all names and numbers (ID and PHONE #'s with which she has had conversations with). It will help speed matters along.
Answer by VG
did your mom go back to work? did she persue this employer for anything else regarding the alleged workman's comp injury. once the medical was denied, did she seek disability?
If she went on with her life and returned to work, same or similar, and didn't seek a second opinion and just let the matter drop, then she would be responsible for the bill 3 years later. unless her claim is still open, but it sounds like it is closed.
Answer by frankdeniro
She is not responsible
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