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[Banrman]

What is the name of your state? Ohio
I would like to know if a surviving spouse is liable for medical bills
incured by the spouse that has died?

 

[JETX]

If the surviving spouse did NOT sign any medical forms committments for payment, then the answer is no. However, if the person did sign, then he/she would be liable.

 

[Seanscott]

Hello JETX - I'd like to ask for a little more info, if you don't mind.

Let's say my wife needs minor surgery at the local hospital. I sign the form agreeing to pay for the charges, and I pay the entire bill.

Two years later my wife has extensive surgery and a long stay at the same hospital. I am not offered any forms to sign.

Since I signed a form to cover the bills previously at the same hospital, am I liable for the more recent medical bills?

Thank you very much.

 

[JETX]

I normally don't respond to 'hi-jacked threads', but this is easier to answer than to warn of the consequences of hijacking.
The answer is.... no.