I moved my mom out of one terrible nursing home and into a new and much better nursing home. The previous facility is sending collection bills to my residence and in my name. I checked my credit and the bill is under my mom's name and SSN#. Nothing is in my name but the billing. Could the collection agency do anything to me?
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From what you write, since you didn't sign individually, you're not responsible for the debt.
These companies will eventually sell that debt to a collection agency, then the fun begins, they will harass you till you are crazy. No scruples, no integrity and no pay unless they get paid. Well worth your time to send a certified letter telling them that your mom is in NH as they well know and there are no funds to pay them. DO NOT give them any of your information beyond what they already have.
Best of luck.
The parent received care in a state that has a filial responsibility law.
“The parent did not qualify for Medicaid when receiving care.
The parent does not have the money to pay the bill.
The child has the money to pay the bill.
The caregiver chooses to sue the child.”—-from www.nolo.com
This website also advises to enlist the help of an attorney if the facility threatens to sue for the balance. Many attorneys will provide their first consultation at no charge.