Can I be held responsible for my full-grown daughter's medical bills?
My daughter who is 25 years old have medical bills from when she was 23 years ripened. I am receiving threats to move about to a collection agency if I don't pay. She be no longer under my insurance at the time of service.
Answers:
No, unless you're her permissible guardian (as in, she's properly incompetant).
That doesn't stop slimey collection agents from trying to collect from you anyway. Just call their bluff, and make clear to them, fine, sue me. See you in court.
They won't do it, because one full-grown can't be held responsible for another adult's bills unless they are married and in a community property state.
I cant see how they can even threaten you with that She is not a child any more and hasn't be for quiet some time. As already stated if you never signed any item to accept the responsibility of the bill they don't hold a leg to stand on. make your daughter wages her own way. If the pressure continues take a solicitor to write a letter for you yes it will cost. Maybe you could speak to some one similar to Fair trading Consumer affairs for advice. devout luck
How did the hospital bill collectors even get hold of your name and phone number? Were you timetabled as next of kin possibly? You are not responsible for a 23 yr matured woman's medical bills. Tell them to stop calling you or your lawyer will sue them for harrassment!!
Unless YOU signed something that say you are accountable for remaining be a foil for I don't see how you can be held accountable.
At the time she received service, did you sign anything agreeing to be the liable party if she didn't repay?
Can't remember? Well, if you want to give those nice collections folks a run for their money, you should ask them to produce the documentation next to your signature stating you accepted responsibility for the charges. If they are not sufficiently expert to do so, send them a message (and keep a copy) informing them that you are not responsible for the debt and will consider any new phone calls as simple discrimination.
You have the right to ask collection agencies to stop calling lower than the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA.) You can get more info on the Federal Trade Commission pattern site: http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fcrajump.
Sometimes letting these unscrupulous collectors know that you're familiar near your rights is enough; however, you can truly seek damages from violators and informing them of your awareness of this usually get rid of those who are playing fast and loose next to the facts.
Good luck!
she is of age,unless she is handicapped& still beneath your complete care I don't see how they can collect from you . probably a upset tactic!
no...not if she's a home owner