Why you don't want to end up in civil court
- If you're found liable, the judge will enter a judgment against you
- Your bank accounts can be frozen
- Your wages can be garnished
- The City can place a lien on your property
- Your credit will suffer
Claims can still be negotiated
Reaching this stage doesn't mean you have to pay the full amount. Claims are often still negotiable, both in the total and in how it's paid.
If you receive a letter from HRA's claims and collections office, or from a law firm collecting a Medicaid-related debt, call us at (212) 577-6677.