My Parent Died in a Nursing Home and They Say I Owe the Bill. Here’s What to Do Right Now.
A nursing home is billing you personally after your parent’s death. Federal law bars a family guarantee requirement — here’s what to check first.
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Nursing Home Debt: When You’re Liable and When Not
Quick Answer: Family members and caregivers are not liable for nursing home debt, as federal law prohibits facilities from requiring personal guarantees as admission conditions. The CFPB and CMS confirm that debt collectors pursuing caregivers for residents’ bills may violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.This is a subject that hits far too close to …
Vanguard: Red Flags After $2M False Claims Deal
Quick Answer: Vanguard and its subsidiary settled False Claims Act allegations for $2 million after wrongly double-billing Medicare and Tennessee Medicaid for nursing home feeding services. The company must also enter a Corporate Integrity Agreement with federal health authorities to prevent future healthcare fraud.It was announced last week that the United States and the State …
Navy Federal Credit Union: Myth vs Reality
Quick Answer: Navy Federal Credit Union’s reputation for working with members doesn’t guarantee favorable terms during financial hardship, as shown by their insistence on 6% interest and $180 monthly payments despite the member’s nursing home crisis. The credit union threatened legal action when the member couldn’t accept their modified payment terms on $24,000 in combined …
