Question: My folks are elderly, 80 years old. My mom had many hospitalizations last year, now is healthy and stable. Medicare didn't cover everything, and left her with various hospital charges of about 15K.
They have the money to pay it, I take care of their finances. One hospital has already sent 4K to collection.
My question is, should I pay off these bills, or should I just say "screw it"
They have no property, no need for credit. At what point do collectors start to sue. I already set up a payment plan with a hospital for 12K, nothing in writing, just verbal, but after 3 payments, they can't even post them right.
I feel like making no more payments and just walking. I have no legal responsibility.
What do you guys think?
jug
They have the money to pay it, I take care of their finances. One hospital has already sent 4K to collection.
My question is, should I pay off these bills, or should I just say "screw it"
They have no property, no need for credit. At what point do collectors start to sue. I already set up a payment plan with a hospital for 12K, nothing in writing, just verbal, but after 3 payments, they can't even post them right.
I feel like making no more payments and just walking. I have no legal responsibility.
What do you guys think?
jug