Medical bills for newborn of a minor child

[Sevrard]

Minor child brings baby in for office visit. Who is responsible for the medical bill if the mother is not an emancipated minor and the father of the child is not indicated.

 

[Betty3]

In some states, minors can be held liable for these medical bills under "necessaries statutes". In other states, parents of the minor Mother can be held responsible for these bills. It is suggested you consult a consumer (or bankruptcy) lawyer for the law in your state.

 

[cbg]

I'm curious, Sevard. Who do you think ought to be responsible?