I live in Ohio & was contacted by a debt collection agency for a medical bill I was never billed for. The date of svc they listed on the notice was 2001. I didn't move until several yrs later. They first left a msg on my voice mail and for some reason I called and now wish I hadn't, then I received the notice. Tho I did finally find paperwork from my insurance company on this bill, I did not find a invoice or notice of any kind from the medical company. I asked the coll. agency to send me the original statement which they said would take 2 to 3 weeks before I would receive it. That runs out almost the 30 days I have to respond. The debt is less than $200. I do not think this is fair but I do not want a black mark on my credit as I always pay my bills. I do have some statements for the Doctor fees that do not include billing for this lab or testing charge. Could I just send a copy of that as proof I was never billed, or should I ask them for a copy of what the charges are actually for instead of just a "statement" or just pay it. ? Not sure what the statute of limitations is in Ohio for this. TY.!!

