Re: Medical Bills In Indiana
Generally, spouses are responsible for the other spouse's medical bills.
Since you did not appear for court, they got a judgment against you.
When did that happen?
Re: Medical Bills In Indiana
There never was a court date set. They filed for a default judgement which should not have been since we were in contact with them. I just received an order vacating default judgement the other day after I called the firm informing them we were not in default as we had been in contact with them. Why should I be responsible for these bills let alone adding interest if I did not hear anything from them in 2 years and now the insurance states they will not pay because it has been 2 years.
I thought a settlement was made or the insurance paid when I asked the clinic to resubmit the claims after not hearing from collections for 2 years.
Re: Medical Bills In Indiana
The SOL for the collection of a medical debt in Indiana is 6 years.
Re: Medical Bills In Indiana
Not sure seniorjudge is correct here. In Indiana the doctrine of necessities does control if you may be liable for the debt and depending upon the entire situation, you may not be liable.
If the amount of the debt warrants it, speak with an attorney that can review all the pertinent details.
Re: Medical Bills In Indiana
Since In. is not a community property state & there are some states that no longer recognize the doctrine of necessaries, I agree that it would be worth running by an attorney.