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Single Payer Health Systems

TwilightZone

(28,835 posts)

3. "If you're paying they can't send it to collections. "

Reply to underpants (Reply #1)

Tue Oct 15, 2024, 11:28 AM

Oct 2024

This is false. It's a myth that's been around for decades. If you're making less than the minimum payments or haven't worked out a payment plan, your account can be sent to collections at any time.

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Can you ignore a medical bill? [View all] ck4829 Oct 2024 OP

Two options. underpants Oct 2024 #1

"If you're paying they can't send it to collections. " TwilightZone Oct 2024 #3

Okay I'm wrong. Thanks. I actually did that once. underpants Oct 2024 #5

When I was working I was instructed... littlemissmartypants Oct 2024 #2

"Ignore all medical bills" is absolutely horrible advice. TwilightZone Oct 2024 #4

Only in America bernieb Oct 2024 #6