Is it my responsibility to pay what my insurance company refused to pay? 6 Answers as of November 30, 2011
I went to the dentist and paid all the money they ask for, then they told me a month later that my insurance company did not pay them. Is it my responsibility to pay what my insurance company refused to pay after the dentist called and got all the stuff approved?Free Case Evaluation by a Local Lawyer!
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Wolfstone, Panchot & Bloch, P.S., Inc. | Mark Brown
Yes. You are legally responsible for the services provided to you by your dentist. Your recourse is against your insurance company.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 11/30/2011
Dunnings Law Firm | Steven Dunnings
You need to contact your insurance company. They may have made an error in refusing to pay.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 11/30/2011
Law Offices of Louis M. Leibowitz, LLC | Louis Leibowitz
Yes, it is your responsibility to pay what the insurance company did not cover. However, you can resubmit the claim and/or appeal the denial. Frequently, claims that are initially denied are later paid.
Answer Applies to: Maryland
Replied: 11/30/2011
Ashman Law Office | Glen Edward Ashman
Yes, you have to pay. It's your responsibility as to insurance.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 11/30/2011
Law Office of Cassandra Savoy | Cassandra Savoy
Yes, because you were the beneficiary of the services. If the carrier does not pay, you must.
Answer Applies to: New Jersey
Replied: 11/29/2011
Beaulier Law Office | Maury Beaulier
If insurance did not pay the costs, you must either review your contract and determine if your insurer has responsibility or pay the debt to the medical provider.
Answer Applies to: Minnesota
Replied: 11/29/2011
