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I have been temporarily laid off and called a hospital that I have been making regular payments to in order to make new payment arrangements with them. I was sent a lengthy form which I was told I must fill out in order to get any kind of extension or refinancing at all, even temporarily. These forms ask for very personal info, even my bank acct. number! I was shocked. Can they legally require this information from me? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks
Hospital Bills
I suggest you check with your county assistance offices for help. Depending on your financial situation they might pay them for you. If you are laid off and your income is to high I suggest that you send them a letter(the Hospital) and explain that you can only pay a certain amt. til your situation eases up. Do this in writing and get them to agree in writing. Hospitals are very flexible. Try your county assistance office first. Keep me posted. Ruthie
I had to have a mri done a few months ago and I have no job or insurance after I got the bill I turned it into charity care and they paid more than half. This is a program the hospital has and it is based on your income. You might want to ask them about it as well.