What is the statute of limitations on hospital bills?

Answer by  river (1226)

It depends on the state you live in, usually 4 to 6 years before being sent to debt collection. However, if you've made any type of payment it could extend it even longer in some cases 10 years.

Answer by  lexib228 (123)

The statute of limitation on hospital bills varies from state to state. On average they typically last anywhere from four to six years, but can be renewed if the debtor makes a partial payment or agrees to new written payment agreement.

Answer by  patti (29325)

A statute of limitations applies to crime, not debt. Because debt is passed from one collection group to another, which are paid on commission, debt is pursued. If you were to be sued, however, a judge would likely dismiss a debt that was more than ten years old.

Answer by  Dean (4035)

The statute on debt varies from one state to another, and is predicated on the type of debt/agreement/contract. This amount of time is three to fifteen years, depending on a variety of factors. Do an online search for "statute of limitations debt" AND state. You'll find several helpful sites that includes a matrix for all 50 states.

Answer by  Pfeffmyster (6)

The statute of limitations for medical bills in the state I live in is 4 years from the last charge or payment. Since most medical bills are considered to be written contracts. Infact in most states the statute of limitations is 4-5 years on written or verbal contracts. Even if the SOL have expired the debt may still be collected.

Answer by  MSH (305)

it is a contact matter and generally the statute of limitation on a contract is 6 years from the date of your last transaction

Answer by  sara99 (851)

Bills from a hospital or any business have no time limits. If you owe them you owe them forever. They can and most likely will be passed from collection agency to another one until settled.

Answer by  flamiss22 (5081)

Regardless of the statute the person holding the bill can sell it to whatever third party agency they desire for as long as they want. So in reality it is possible the debt can go on forever.

Answer by  okcmouseketeer (779)

Laws will vary from state to state, ranging from 4 years from last date of service to no limitations. Typically it is written off after 10 years though.