[brit79]

I have a medical bill from 01-18-2000. I made many payments on the bill with the hospital. Then it went to collection after I had some difficulties making the payments. I did pay the collection agency for about 3 yrs payments. Once the bill got down to around $800 they verbally agreed for me to make one more lump sum payment and the rest would be over. Now I have just been contacted 3 yrs later by another collection firm. They are stating that I need to pay them the balance. I told them about the agreement and they said I need to give them proof of this. Unfortunately I don’t have anything in writing.

My question is what can they do, can they come after me for the balance and am I over the SOL time that I should be OK, not to be sued.
Also what action do I need to take at this point to protect myself? I am refusing to pay this due to the fact I have not be contacted about this in over 3 years and I did have an agreement with the other firm.

Please can anyone advise?

[ScottGem]

The SOL generally goes from the last activity on the account. You indicated you made the alleged settlement payment 3 yrs ago, which might leave it within the SOL.

Without proof that you had a settlement agreement that you paid, looks like you may have to negoitate another settlement.

[brit79]

Thanks for the information.
Since I refussed to pay the bill over the phone. What will be the next step they will take? Should I not have told them this?

[ScottGem]

I would just hope it goes away at this point. If they file for a judgement you can then figure out how to deal with it.