Hey guys,
I received an invoice from my doctor's office stating that I owe $100 for a Typhoid vaccine I received back in August of 2014 (prior to going to Asia). I had also gotten Hep B shots in addition. I seem to recall discussing with the office what was covered, and I thought all vaccines were at least partially covered (if not fully covered.. or that the office would bill them as preventatives), but don't remember 100%.
First, is it 'normal' to get invoices like this from over a year ago from your doctor? And if so, why do they wait so long to send them out?!
Second, should I appeal this (and if so, are my chances of coming away without having to pay good)? I've since switched insurance providers and I don't know if I have all the details of the plan I was on - I know for sure it was one of the Anthem BCBS CA HMO plans (possibly the Select plan) at my previous employer. If I did appeal, I'm not sure who I should even contact since I'm not even currently on the same plan that I was over a year ago...
It's pretty irritating that they're invoicing me almost two years later either way. Arghhh