Lawrenceville, GA asked in Consumer Law for Georgia

Q: After the bankruptcy the hospital can charge me for any treatment if they did not put a lien

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Rachel Lea Hunter
Rachel Lea Hunter
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  • Consumer Law Lawyer
  • Cary, NC
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: Did not put a lien on what?

The bankruptcy usually includes all debts incurred up to the time the bankruptcy petition is filed.

If a bankruptcy discharge is granted, then all debts included in the bankruptcy are discharged if they are dischargeable debts (student loans are not dischargeable as well as other obligations, like child support).

If you go out and incur other medical debts, depending on the kind of bankruptcy you filed, you will be precluded from getting another discharge for 4 or 8 years, so yes, the hospital could hold you liable.

I don't understand what you mean the hospital putting a lien on something. I am familiar with medical providers in personal injury cases having a lien on settlement funds but without more details, I don't know what you are referring to.

You need to speak with your bankruptcy attorney. Perhaps the bankruptcy case can be re-opened to include this debt.

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Rachel Lea Hunter
Rachel Lea Hunter
Answered
  • Consumer Law Lawyer
  • Cary, NC
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: Did not put a lien on what?

The bankruptcy usually includes all debts incurred up to the time the bankruptcy petition is filed.

If a bankruptcy discharge is granted, then all debts included in the bankruptcy are discharged if they are dischargeable debts (student loans are not dischargeable as well as other obligations, like child support).

If you go out and incur other medical debts, depending on the kind of bankruptcy you filed, you will be precluded from getting another discharge for 4 or 8 years, so yes, the hospital could hold you liable.

I don't understand what you mean the hospital putting a lien on something. I am familiar with medical providers in personal injury cases having a lien on settlement funds but without more details, I don't know what you are referring to.

You need to speak with your bankruptcy attorney. Perhaps the bankruptcy case can be re-opened to include this debt.

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