|Articles|July 1, 2004

Rebilling Fees

Are we allowed to charge delinquent patients rebilling fees or interest? If so, can you cite the law that makes this clear?

Question: Are we allowed to charge delinquent patients rebilling fees or interest? If so, can you cite the law that makes this clear?

Answer: The Truth-in-Lending laws, or Regulation Z, allow for rebilling and interest charges.

Here's a link to the regulation: www.fdic.gov/regulations/laws/rules/6500-1600.html#6500226.5.

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