That is good news.
Although not common, this situation is a potential side affect of bankruptcy. Many medical providers carry loss insurance to protect against unpaid fees. Dr's can refuse service (notwithstanding the Hippocratic oath) and no one expects Dr's to work for free. (I wish more people believed that about BK attorney
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But, if you don't pay a medical bill and discharge it in BK, a Dr. or medical group may deny service. Now, in the chapter 7 scenario, if the office comes back and says, if you pay us, we will reinstate, that would be a violation of the discharge injunction.
Although not common, this situation is a potential side affect of bankruptcy. Many medical providers carry loss insurance to protect against unpaid fees. Dr's can refuse service (notwithstanding the Hippocratic oath) and no one expects Dr's to work for free. (I wish more people believed that about BK attorney
) But, if you don't pay a medical bill and discharge it in BK, a Dr. or medical group may deny service. Now, in the chapter 7 scenario, if the office comes back and says, if you pay us, we will reinstate, that would be a violation of the discharge injunction.
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