Specialized & Regulated Industries
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How do I dispute a hospital bill for an out-of-network doctor I did not choose during an emergency visit?
If you received care in an emergency and were billed for an out-of-network doctor you did not choose, there may be ways to dispute the bill, but the options depend on the facts, your insurance plan, and whether state or...
Do I Have to Return Wrong Items Sent With My Buyee Order From Japan?
If Buyee or a seller sent you the wrong item, the answer is usually fact-specific. In general, whether you have to return it depends on the purchase terms, who made the mistake, what was delivered, and whether any return...
How do I handle divorce when we have frozen embryos from fertility treatment?
When a couple divorces and has frozen embryos from fertility treatment, the legal questions can be different from the usual property or custody issues. In general, courts look first for any signed agreement about what sh...
Do I have to consent to being recorded during a telehealth appointment in California?
In California, the answer is often yes if someone wants to record a telehealth appointment that includes your voice or confidential medical conversation. California is generally considered a two-party consent state for r...
How do I dispute duplicate charges on a medical bill?
Duplicate charges on a medical bill can happen for a few different reasons. A provider might accidentally bill the same service twice, a claim may be processed more than once, or a bill may include charges that overlap i...
Do I Have to Pay a Medical Bill I Never Received Until It Went to Collections?
In general, you may still owe a valid medical debt even if you never personally received the bill before it was sent to collections. In Virginia, as in many states, the key questions are usually whether the medical servi...
Can I qualify for forgiveness if I work at a nonprofit nursing home?
In general, maybe—but it depends on what kind of forgiveness program you mean and how the employer is classified under the program’s rules. A nonprofit nursing home may sound like the kind of job that should count, but m...
How do I dispute surprise billing from an out-of-network anesthesiologist?
A surprise bill from an out-of-network anesthesiologist can be upsetting, especially if you went to an in-network hospital or surgery center and reasonably expected the anesthesia services to be covered. In general, the...
How do I dispute a $700 ambulance bill that my insurance says should have been covered?
If your insurance company says an ambulance ride should have been covered but you still received a $700 bill, the first step is usually to identify where the breakdown happened. In many cases, the issue may involve the i...
What happens if a medical bill went to collections even though I was on a payment plan?
If a medical bill was sent to collections even though you were making payments under a payment plan, it may mean the provider or collection agency believes the account was still past due, the plan was not recorded correc...
Can a hospital refund check become unclaimed property if I moved and never received it?
Yes, a hospital refund check can sometimes become unclaimed property if it was issued to you but never cashed, deposited, or otherwise claimed, including situations where you moved and did not receive it. In general, unc...
What are my rights if a contractor leaves hazardous materials on my property?
If a contractor leaves hazardous materials on your property, you may have several possible rights under Alabama law and general contract, property, and tort principles. In general, you may be able to demand that the cont...
Can a Hospital Bill Me Years After the Visit?
Yes, a hospital may sometimes send a bill long after the visit, but whether it can still collect depends on several legal and practical factors. A late bill does not automatically mean the charge is invalid. It may happe...
What happens if a hospital sends me a bill a year later for services I thought were covered?
If a hospital sends you a bill a year later for services you believed were covered, the first thing to know is that this can happen for several different reasons. In general, a late bill may mean the hospital believes th...
How do I dispute a hospital bill that includes duplicate charges?
If your hospital bill appears to include duplicate charges, the first step is usually to compare the itemized bill with your records and any explanation of benefits from your insurer. Duplicate charges can sometimes happ...