Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

My mother in law,senior, got a bill from her hospital/surgery

and requested help, has hardship. She mailed the hopital her SS income and expenses form; now they asking for 3 months bank statements.

She is very liary and told them it violates the privacy law.

What is her rights?

Thank you much for your reply.


Asked on 1/25/13, 10:55 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Angelo Marino Angelo Marino Jr. PA

Unless their is a judgment against her, she should not reveal anything re money. If her income is only SS, they cannot get it.

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Answered on 1/25/13, 11:11 am
Sanford M. Martin Sanford M. Martin, P.A.

Depends on whether their motive is debt collection or determining

eligibility for Medicaid or other benefits for which she may be

eligible. Request for copies of bank statements is typical of

Medicaid or related agencies. Consult with an elder lawyer or

with FL medicaid, DCFS, to determine if she is

eligible for benefits. If she is not, it could become a debt collection

issue. If her basic income is SS and she does not have other

substantial property, she is likely eligible for Medicaid or other

benefits.

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Answered on 1/25/13, 11:20 am


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