Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #6392547
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6392547
Company: Meade & Associates, INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt is not yours
State: Michigan
ZIP Code: 489XX
Date Received: 2023-01-03T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-01-24T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I keep getting bills from XXXX XXXX and throwing them away because I'm a qualified medicare beneficiary and can not be balanced billed. I have both XXXX and XXXX. XXXX XXXX paid the bill and any balance should not have been billed to me because it is illegal to do so. Today I got a letter from Meade and associates saying that they are trying to collect the debt due to XXXX XXXX XXXX which I'm assuming is XXXX XXXX since he's the one I saw during the service dates between XXXX XXXX of 2022. During this time I was a qualified XXXX beneficiary and I still am. They say I owe {$100.00} and when I called them they argued with me about it even though I said I was a qualified XXXX beneficiary they said I owe this debt. I'm on XXXX because I'm XXXX XXXX and this is causing me mental duress for no reason. The person I spoke to at XXXX was very rude and raised his voice at me insisting that I owe this debt. The phone number for Meade & associates is XXXX. They're located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Ohio XXXX. The letter is dated XX/XX/XXXX of 2022. The bills I received from XXXX XXXX were thrown away so I don't have those. Every time I get these bills it reminds me of the time I was committed and XXXX XXXX was the worst XXXX ever and XXXX was a horrible experience for me. This is affecting my mental health and I don't appreciate it. I feel like I'm being harassed for no reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6392547 about?
Complaint #6392547 was filed against Meade & Associates, INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-01-03T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Meade & Associates, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Debt collection) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Meade & Associates, INC.?
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Disclaimer
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