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> We were given no choice in the matter How on earth can they charge you then?!

• ridgeguy 4y ago
  Because they can. So they do. And when you don't pay, they sell your debt on to collections. Collections will sue to get a judgement against you, which will allow wage garnishment and other types of confiscation. Finally, say goodbye to your credit rating. They charge because the power in the hospital/patient relationship is so very asymmetric.
  • Chris2048 4y ago
    > Collections will sue to get a judgement against you Won't they have to see a judge to get this?
    • ridgeguy 4y ago
      Sorry I didn't see your question until just now. Generally, yes, they'll have to see a judge. Not always, but usually. However, it's really common for debt collectors to present a judge with a stack of cases for entry of judgement. Can be a few hundred at once, it's a scaled process. So going before a judge isn't really a barrier for debt collectors. Of course for a debtor, it's a different ideal. May have to take time off work, find child care, etc. Very unbalanced power in the debtor/creditor relationship.
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