Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Iowa

medical bills

I am paying monthly on a medical bill, can the hospital turn my account over for collection? and if they do what are my leagal rights?


Asked on 12/30/08, 5:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Moens Moens Law Offices, Chartered

Re: medical bills

Unless there is a written agreement that they will accept monthly payments, then yes, they can turn over your account to a collection agency, and they can also sue you to obtain a judgment against you. You have a multitude of legal rights. You should particularly study the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

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Answered on 1/13/09, 3:46 pm


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