Are All Debt Collectors Pains in The Rear?

[devon]

My condolences on your loss, first of all. And sadly, the housekeeping in most hospital billing offices isn't the greatest, as you have learned the hard way. I would do several things here. First off, any more correspondence you send on the debt needs to be sent certified, with proof of signature. This throws the ball back into their court, showing that yes, the hospital and/or the collection agency got it and it is on them to find it. And second, if it's possible, I would also walk this information to the billing office and get the name of the person you handed it to. This is also insurance that they indeed got it.

[amdt57]

I would go to legal aid and have them assign you a lawyer who will help you out. I know you are not obligated to pay off these debts that are not yours. The only way you will have to is if they are joint (meaning that you are an authorized user on one or more of your mom's credit cards). Other than that you are not obligated. I am sorry that the hospital is treating you this badly. I would send the death certificate certified mail signature required so you know that they have received it. If they say they did not get it and you have the document saying that they did, you just show them the signature card.

[hob97]

Mmmmm...how did you dig up this old discussion which is four years old...LOL. This issue was resolved four years ago finally