Who pays for medical bills is one the biggest concerns an accident victim has. The anxiety only increases as the bills pile up and more medical treatment is still needed.

For starters, the driver who caused the collision is not obligated to pay until your case is resolved. Until then, it is your responsibility. I know it seems unfair but let’s move on and get your bills squared away.

Here’s how:

1. Medical Payments Coverage (“Med Pay”). Look at your automobile insurance policy. You may have purchased additional coverage in case you were injured in a car accident. If so, this is your primary source for paying your medical bills.

2. Health insurance. This is your next option if you do not Med Pay or have exhausted the amount of Med Pay coverage. Before your private health insurance will pay your expenses, they will require a letter from your auto insurance carrier that you do not have Med Pay coverage.

3. Medicare or Medicaid. If you are on either these federal programs, they will pay the bills as they come in but they will eventually make a claim for reimbursement.

4. Worker’s Compensation. If you are injured in a work related motor vehicle accident, worker’s compensation insurance while cover your health care expenses.

5. Letter of Protection. This is written promise sent to your medical provider that you will pay your outstanding medical bills out of your settlement. In essence, your providers have a lien on your settlement.

As an accident victim, your focus should be on receiving appropriate medical care and recovery. Making sure your bills are paid is one of the more important tasks your attorney can handle.

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