What is the name of your state? FL., Ut.
In September of 2000, I visited the Florida Hospital emergency room and ended up getting stitch work done. I didn't have my insurance card at the time so they asked me to fax them the information when I got home later. I did so as they requested. I then was contacted a while later from the hospital that they did not receive any information so I contacted my Insurance Co. and provided the hospital information to them so my bill would be taken care of. They obliged and I never heard anything again. Over the years, I moved and relocated about 4 times since this incident and now live in Salt Lake City. I'm trying to get a house now and they pulled my credit report. On the collections list is a collection agency for Florida Hospital. I called them and they say I owe $1300 for the bill that was never paid by the insurance co. This was 5 years ago & I am no longer with the insurance company but I have proof of coverage for the time I was in the hospital. I had no idea this wasn't paid or I would've dealt with it at the time. I haven't contacted the insurance company yet but want to know what my options are just in case.
Any help would be appreciated.
Robert
In September of 2000, I visited the Florida Hospital emergency room and ended up getting stitch work done. I didn't have my insurance card at the time so they asked me to fax them the information when I got home later. I did so as they requested. I then was contacted a while later from the hospital that they did not receive any information so I contacted my Insurance Co. and provided the hospital information to them so my bill would be taken care of. They obliged and I never heard anything again. Over the years, I moved and relocated about 4 times since this incident and now live in Salt Lake City. I'm trying to get a house now and they pulled my credit report. On the collections list is a collection agency for Florida Hospital. I called them and they say I owe $1300 for the bill that was never paid by the insurance co. This was 5 years ago & I am no longer with the insurance company but I have proof of coverage for the time I was in the hospital. I had no idea this wasn't paid or I would've dealt with it at the time. I haven't contacted the insurance company yet but want to know what my options are just in case.
Any help would be appreciated.
Robert