Legal Question in Workers Comp in North Carolina
hospital payments
Am I responsible for the unpaid portion of a medical bill after worker's compensationhas paid the hospital?
Asked on 6/13/07, 4:28 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
George Lennon
Lennon, Camak & Bertics, PLLC
Re: hospital payments
No. It is a misdemeanor for them to bill you for medical care in an accepted comp claim. NCGS 97-90
They are limited to the Industrial Commission fee schedule. Send the bill to the comp adjuster. Keep a copy of everything.
Answered on 6/14/07, 10:11 am