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In July of 2006 my dad went to a local hospital for a sleep study. At the time he was insured through his former employer (retired), my mom's current employer and Medicaid. In November of this year my mom received the first of anything regarding this charge...to the tune of over $3000! I drafted a letter for mom stating that dad was triple covered (including Medicaid) and that future bills should be handled by the nursing home (where my dad resides (since April 2006)). My mom is considered to be a surviving spouse by the state, so basically she gets a small portion of dad's pension and the rest is paid to the nursing home.
I told her that I would contact the hospital when I visit her next week. The hospital took 2.5 years from the date of service to bill my mom. When I contacted the nursing home they said that Medicaid requires "timely" submission of claims for payment. Obviously 2.5 years is not "timely". What approach would you take with the hospital?
FWIW, dad's insurance (all coverages) have always paid for everything and he is not what I would call healthy. He's been suffering from Parkinsons and dementia for the past 7 years or so which is why he lives in a nursing home.
I told her that I would contact the hospital when I visit her next week. The hospital took 2.5 years from the date of service to bill my mom. When I contacted the nursing home they said that Medicaid requires "timely" submission of claims for payment. Obviously 2.5 years is not "timely". What approach would you take with the hospital?
FWIW, dad's insurance (all coverages) have always paid for everything and he is not what I would call healthy. He's been suffering from Parkinsons and dementia for the past 7 years or so which is why he lives in a nursing home.
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