Q: what happens if I receive a bill that should have been paid by illinois workmen's compensation after the case is closed?
I received a letter from a bill collector after 10 months of the case being settled. I do not remember the creditor, but I do remember the doctor that performed the procedure. The bill should have been paid when the case was settled. My attorney is the one that brought my attention to this doctor. I am under the impression that after being on WC, I am not responsible for any medical treatment that my doctor orders.
Please help me with this problem because the bill is for $2660.00, and I do not have a job anymore after signing the paperwork.
A: You should look the terms of your settlement contract. This will likely address who is responsible for past and future medical bills. If you were represented by a lawyer in the case, you may want to ask him or her about what can be done with the bill. Good luck.
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