If you can't pay your bill is there such a thing as hospital collections?

Answer by  patti (29325)

Any debt can be sent to collections. Some debt collection agencies specialize in medical debt. Try to make arrangements to pay. Otherwise, the case will likely go to court.

Answer by  Julie34 (173)

Yes, there is and if no agreement can be reached between the patient and the hospital that both deem acceptable, then the hospital will send the account to outside collections.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

Yes. You used medical goods and services, for which money is owed. If you do not pay, the hospital billing department can turn your bill over to collections. If you cannot pay, ask for a charitable write off.

Answer by  Latin4 (11170)

If you contact the hospital by letter stating the reason you cannot pay your bill, they should send you a form to complete about your wage. Keep a copy.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

Yes. Hospitals have bill collectors within their organization, since medical bills can run into the thousands and even tens of thousands of dollars. If you cannot pay, contact the hospital and ask to be processed as a charity case. You can also go to the hospital and ask for a payment plan.

Answer by  Kurt (4579)

The hospital will try to collect your bill from you. They will offer to set you up with a payment plan for a small monthly amount.

Answer by  bumblebee (313)

If you call the Hospital billing department, they are usually willing to work with you on a payment plan to fit your needs.