What laws in California can a doctor use against me for spending insurance check?

Question

What laws exist in California that a doctor can use against me if I spent the money the insurance sent me for medical services he performed?

Answer 1

Just pay him.

Answer 2

I am assuming that you received a benefit check from a supplemental policy similar to Aflac. That money is your to spend as you see fit. Rent, food, etc...Unless you signed an assignment of benefits agreement.

That does not change the fact that you owe him money. Expect a civil claim against you.

Good luck.

Don

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Answer 3

The same laws that protect any service provider from deadbeats who don't pay their bill.

They can take you to court and sue you.  If you can't pay up then, they can get a court judgement to get your wages garnished.

The court judgement will be part of your credit report, and credit grantors (landlords, mortgage companies, etc.) don't look too kindly on lawsuits.  The court judgement will also be a public record, so any potential employer doing a background check will know.  Any nosy neighbor who decides to do a public records search on your name will know.  You can't hide from this.

If you're looking for a way to get out of paying, its not going to happen.  You owe the money, and it will come back to haunt you one way or the other.

Answer 4

What you spend your money on is not the issue.  Whether or not you owe the doctor for services performed is the issue.

Answer 5

He has the same rights as any other company that provided a service. Same as a mechanic or utility company. He can sue you, garnish your wages etc.

Most likely you signed an agreement to pay him when you filled out the paperwork at your first visit. (It's one of those forms that you signed and did not read).

Pay him.

Answer 6

Well, the fair credit collection act.  You owe him money, he can sue you in court for it, and garnish your wages.

Answer 7

It's called "services rendered."  It's akin to walking out on your check in a restaurant.  

This is the same question, but yes still pooring planning to spend money that you didn't have to spend.