QUESTION
Who is supposed to pay my hospital bill, my WC insurance company or health insurance company?
Asked on May 28th, 2012 on Workers Compensation - Florida
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The WC company only paid approx. 9,000 dollars out of a 68,000 bill. They say a medical condition prevented me being treated right away but I was unaware of any condition. The ambulance personnel kept asking me what was wrong with my heart? The hospital never contacted my primary doctor for any info. I had to wait about two or three days extra while the hospital did tests.They,WC, refuse to pay for anything except items directly relating to the injury. Had I not had the injury, I would not have needed any treatment. I had already made my deductible for the year so, my health insurance should have covered any remaining balance for the year, but they claim they are not a secondary for WC injuries. They initially paid the remaining bill but rescinded it when they found out that it was a WC claim. Please help, this bill is now affecting my credit rating.
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Workers Compensation Attorney serving West Palm Beach, FL
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It depends. I would need to actually see the medical records. However, I would recommend hiring a workers compensation attorney to file a Petition for Benefits with the Court so the workers' compensation Carrier can consider payment. Depending on your Employer, it is likely the Employer can put pressure to get one of the Carriers (either Health insurance or Workers Comp) to pay. However, if you do not get an attorney than neither Carrier will do anything. I would be happy to speak to you in more detail. Please call me for a FREE consultation at (877)817-4127.
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Answered on Jul 15th, 2012 at 10:57 PM