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Thread #101252 Message #2044300
Posted By: Sorcha
05-May-07 - 09:33 PM
Thread Name: BS: Mr Sorcha is broke
Subject: RE: BS: Mr Sorcha is broke
Oh, I will, trust me on that one. Now, read this, it's priceless.
We got a letter today from the local hospital (a Banner Corp one) Gist is....'Your account is now at approximately $1,590...blah blah. This is only an estimate. This is not a bill. Our records regarding your insurance tell us that your portion of this will be $282 blah blah. Again, please note this is only an estimate. You may owe more or recieve a refund. We would appreciate you taking care of this matter as soon as possible. Please include the section below with your payment' Self addressed envelope, with the hospital's return address. No stamp.
I wrote on the return portion: You must be joking. I don't pay estimates. I pay Final Bills after the insurance has settled and I have recieved an EOB. I certainly am NOT paying a non itemized 'non bill' estimate.
I didn't put a stamp on it either....it will be 'returned to Sender' which is where it is supposed to go anyway! I can't believe it!!!