Dental HIPPA question...

[OntheHorizon]

Are dental accounts considered medical?  I have a paid medical collection; hubby was the patient; insurance didn't pay all of the balance and it went to collections.  Has been paid since 03, do I follow the HIPPA process?

[fused]

Yes! HIPAA applies to both medical and dental. GL and let us know how it goes.

[OntheHorizon]

And I should send letter 1 w/insert B, CMRRR, right?

[fused]

No. You must dispute with the credit reporting agencies first. Send letter #1 (there are no inserts for letter #1, #2 has inserts), the pre-HIPAA dispute letter, to the CRAs CMRRR. Wait up to 35 days for the results. I assume this collection is paid?

[OntheHorizon]

Yes, definitely paid 5+ years ago.  I'll send letter #1 to each CRA, CMRRR and wait the 35days.  Then if need be I send #2 with insert.  I think I understand how this works.

[fused]

Go get em! GL!