Re: Medical billing question-off topic sorry

[Guest guest]

It's one year, but there's a catch. If they billed your insurance company within that 12 month time frame, then they can still collect the debt after a year. So, go back and check your explanation of benefits and see when they originally submitted the charge. If it was within that 12 month time frame, then yes, I'm afraid they are allowed to collect the money. But, you can set up a payment plan if it's a large amount.

--Suzanne