Xtremeopal 0 #1 November 9, 2008 Hey. I was in Perris this March with my university club from the UK, where I had a bit of an accident and ended up with a $10,000+ medical bill!. It turned out that the insurence company were'nt too forthcoming about this!. However, I would very much like to go back to Perris next Easter. Question is:Will I get jumped on by LAX customs for having an unpaid medical bill?Your body; Use it, amuse it. Because one day, you're gonna lose it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #2 November 9, 2008 Quote Question is:Will I get jumped on by LAX customs for having an unpaid medical bill? Don't know about customs but I bet there are a few US taxpayers that would like to.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #3 November 9, 2008 BTW which insurance company were you with - sounds like they are worth avoiding (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #4 November 9, 2008 Quote Will I get jumped on by LAX customs for having an unpaid medical bill? Customs won't, but why don't you work out a payment plan with the hospital? Chances are very high that they'll write down a good portion of what you owe, and you can work out a payment plan that works with your budget - unless of course you're still working with the insurance company to try to get it paid. You *are* trying to get it paid, aren't you? "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #5 November 9, 2008 Quote You *are* trying to get it paid, aren't you? $100 say I know the answer to that one.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xtremeopal 0 #6 November 9, 2008 Quote BTW which insurance company were you with - sounds like they are worth avoiding EndsleighYour body; Use it, amuse it. Because one day, you're gonna lose it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #7 November 9, 2008 Quote Hey. I was in Perris this March with my university club from the UK, where I had a bit of an accident and ended up with a $10,000+ medical bill!. It turned out that the insurence company were'nt too forthcoming about this!. However, I would very much like to go back to Perris next Easter. Question is:Will I get jumped on by LAX customs for having an unpaid medical bill? Not for having an unpaid medical bill . . .I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #8 November 9, 2008 Quote Quote BTW which insurance company were you with - sounds like they are worth avoiding Endsleigh What's their beef? I notice that they no longer have a link on the BPA site - ummmm (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #9 November 9, 2008 Quote Quote Will I get jumped on by LAX customs for having an unpaid medical bill? You *are* trying to get it paid, aren't you? Now why would you ever want to pay the doctors and nurses that gave their time to take care of you? Ludicrous I tell you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadiDadi 0 #10 November 9, 2008 The only way customs would have anything to do with it is if the hospital, for some reason, filed criminal charges against you (theft of services). I've never - EVER - heard of it happening. They might have sent the account to a collections agency but that's it. And, I agree with the others here. You should make an attempt to set up a payment schedule with the hospital. Most hospitals are willing to work with their patients to pay all or part of the bill.If you can't laugh at yourself, I'll be happy to do it for you. **************************** Be like the cupcake and suck it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #11 November 9, 2008 QuoteThe only way customs would have anything to do with it is if the hospital, for some reason, filed criminal charges against you (theft of services). I've never - EVER - heard of it happening. They might have sent the account to a collections agency but that's it. And, I agree with the others here. You should make an attempt to set up a payment schedule with the hospital. Most hospitals are willing to work with their patients to pay all or part of the bill. I don't think U.S. Customs cares one way or the other.... they are only concerned with the exportation and imporation of goods and valuables. On the other hand, you might be asking if the Inmigration and Naturalization Service (INS), or "La Migra" will have any questions. Since an unpaid is a civil matter, there is no reason they would have anything to do wwith it.Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadiDadi 0 #12 November 9, 2008 QuoteI don't think U.S. Customs cares one way or the other You are correct, sir. However, customs and immigration are one stop shopping when traveling through LAX. Or, at least, that was the case last year.If you can't laugh at yourself, I'll be happy to do it for you. **************************** Be like the cupcake and suck it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #13 November 9, 2008 QuoteQuoteI don't think U.S. Customs cares one way or the other You are correct, sir. However, customs and immigration are one stop shopping when traveling through LAX. Or, at least, that was the case last year. Sir?/b] We don't have any "Sirs" in skydiving !Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xtremeopal 0 #14 November 9, 2008 Believe me,I am working on it.Your body; Use it, amuse it. Because one day, you're gonna lose it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadiDadi 0 #15 November 9, 2008 But you're wearing a suit in your avitar! You're in Georgia, I'm from Georgia so how about: "You are correct, cousin." "That's right, bubba." "Shoooooootttt..." "I tell you what!" "Sho' 'nuff." "Pour me a double, I'm drinkin' fer two." ??? If you can't laugh at yourself, I'll be happy to do it for you. **************************** Be like the cupcake and suck it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #16 November 9, 2008 Quote But you're wearing a suit in your avitar! You're in Georgia, In which case, shouldn't he be called... the defendant or accused or something? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #17 November 9, 2008 I love you can I pretend to be a customs agent and jump on you? Ever notice how the I key and the O key are so close together. Almost had a typo there.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
galvar2439 0 #18 November 10, 2008 QuoteQuoteThe only way customs would have anything to do with it is if the hospital, for some reason, filed criminal charges against you (theft of services). I've never - EVER - heard of it happening. They might have sent the account to a collections agency but that's it. And, I agree with the others here. You should make an attempt to set up a payment schedule with the hospital. Most hospitals are willing to work with their patients to pay all or part of the bill. I don't think U.S. Customs cares one way or the other.... they are only concerned with the exportation and imporation of goods and valuables. On the other hand, you might be asking if the Inmigration and Naturalization Service (INS), or "La Migra" will have any questions. Since an unpaid is a civil matter, there is no reason they would have anything to do wwith it. There is no more INS, Homeland securitySo i just broke up with this woman who wasn't even my girlfriend! Hellfish #782, POPS #10664 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #19 November 10, 2008 Quote But you're wearing a suit in your avitar! You're in Georgia, I'm from Georgia so how about: "You are correct, cousin." "That's right, bubba." "Shoooooootttt..." "I tell you what!" "Sho' 'nuff." "Pour me a double, I'm drinkin' fer two." ??? Yeah, but who said I am wearing pants? ... "Pour me a double, I am drinki' fer two".... And your avatar says you are from Seattle ....Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #20 November 10, 2008 Quote There is no more INS, Homeland security Is that your decree ? http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscisY yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadiDadi 0 #21 November 10, 2008 QuoteAnd your avatar says you are from Seattle .... I live in Seatthell; I'm not from here. I'm from Griffin, GA.If you can't laugh at yourself, I'll be happy to do it for you. **************************** Be like the cupcake and suck it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #22 November 10, 2008 QuoteQuoteAnd your avatar says you are from Seattle .... I live in Seatthell; I'm not from here. I'm from Griffin, GA. Yikes, you missed the landing spot in Thomaston .. that was a heck of a wind...Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anta 0 #23 November 10, 2008 I'm heading out to the states this christmas...I just had a quick look at one of the sports insurance companies at how much it would cost for a 17 day skydiving insurance - just under £300 (just under $500)...yikes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #24 November 10, 2008 Quote I'm heading out to the states this christmas...I just had a quick look at one of the sports insurance companies at how much it would cost for a 17 day skydiving insurance - just under £300 (just under $500)...yikes the states warrants the highest insurance premiums due to the high cost of medical care there. Travel insurance for my up coming world trip doubled because i am going to the statesYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #25 November 10, 2008 Although I've never used it when going to the States, I use the British Mountaineering Council insurance for all my travel/sports insurance needs.....(£163.78 ) clicky (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
