What if my company or the workers’ compensation insurance company is not paying my medical bills and I get a bill from the healthcare provider?
You should notify your attorney immediately. There is a statute in the State of Indiana that if the medical expenses were incurred as a result of a work injury, then the medical facility cannot proceed to collect against the individual. They must file what is called a provider’s claim with the Workers’ Compensation Board or submit their claim to the workers’ compensation insurance company. In other words, there is some protection in terms of the potential damage to your credit if there is some dispute on your workers’ compensation case or some delay in paying the medical bills on the part of the insurance company. This statute protects you in these circumstances.
Related Questions
- If my insurance company does not pay medical bills for which I believe they are responsible, can I refuse to pay the bill and force the medical provider to collect from the insurance company?
- How long will my employers workers compensation insurance company be required to continue to pay for my medical bills?
- Why is my insurance company paying, for medical bills, instead of the at-fault partys insurance company?
