[CLBS] University of Utah Medical Bill-dischargeability?

[Aaron Tolson]

This is more historical than legal, but they have never stopped treating my
clients after a bankruptcy and I discussed with the attorney generals in
Utah handling the debt both times.  They have never pursued the
dischargeability of the debt, although they have indicated they might look
at in a high asset case based on medical lien rights.  My clients had
chronic back and kidney ailments, respectively, both owing 6 figure bills
to the University of Utah, if that helps at all.


On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 9:44 AM, David Brown
<attorneydavidbrown at gmail.com>wrote:

> My client receives treatment from the University of Utah Hospital. She is
> very nervous about filing bankruptcy for fear that they will discontinue
> treatment, which she needs. University of Utah hospital is owned by the
> State of Utah, so I have a dischargeability question. Is this a debt owed
> to a government entity or is this still dischargeable?
>
> Typically, my advice to clients in this position medically, is to go and
> discuss with the provider first before ever filing the bankruptcy to see if
> an arrangement can be reached to still pay voluntarily so they can still
> receive treatment.
>
> Thank you
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