Can I be billed for durable medical goods several years after service?
andrea g asked:
My mom has used a Durable Med company to supply her CPAP machine/supplies for several years. The company had billing problems, and figured out they had not been billing insurance company for several years. Now, they are telling my Mom that she is responsible for over $1000; they never sent her any bills or statements, and are unable to provide such now. They told her that it is not their responsibility to bill the insurance company. Can they legitimately bill her (first notice) several years after service was performed?
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My mom has used a Durable Med company to supply her CPAP machine/supplies for several years. The company had billing problems, and figured out they had not been billing insurance company for several years. Now, they are telling my Mom that she is responsible for over $1000; they never sent her any bills or statements, and are unable to provide such now. They told her that it is not their responsibility to bill the insurance company. Can they legitimately bill her (first notice) several years after service was performed?
February 26th, 2009 at 6:13 am
With the passage of enough years, the Statute of Limitations would have expired to collect on the bills. One year, two years, up to 7 years. I would write them and say the statute has expired. They’re just trying to take advantage of you.