Debt Collection Protections

No health care provider, as defined in 124 CMR 2.03, that has been given notice of the claim shall conduct any debt collection activities relating to medical or dental treatment received by the person in connection with a claim filed pursuant to M.G.L. c. 258C until an award has been made on the claim or until the claim has been denied. (a) The applicant shall receive a written notice promulgated by the Agency for notification to medical or dental service providers giving them notice that (b) the applicant has applied for compensation pursuant to M.G.L. c. 258C. (c) The period during which the health care provider shall be prohibited from conducting debt collection activities pursuant to 124 CMR 2.10 shall be excluded in determining the applicable limitations period for commencing an action to collect the debt. (d) Such protections shall remain in effect until the claim or expense has been denied eligibility through the program and all appeals are exhausted.