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I got the same letter... didn't call

Crap. I should have Googled before I talked to this guy. Being the mother of 2 small kids has turned me into the village idiot. The printed signature on the letter is S.S. Quaye

I didn't receive a call from these people, but I have received two letters from this so called Healthcare Recoveriers. I misplaced the first one and received the second one today saying this is the second request for a claim and to call them immediately at 1 800 696 4573. The are saying that It is very important that I contact them because they need information regarding treatment I had done 3 months ago at a chiropracters office. The letter goes on to state that it doesn't matter where or how the injury or illness occured, they just need to know about it. It is also signed (computer font signature) by a Cheri A Hall, stating she is the Manager of the Customer Service Department. The bottom of the letter says that all inquiries made by them on behalf of BCBS are in full compliance with HIPAA. The letter seems legit, but three things made me wonder about it. 1- The letter doesn't exactly say WHY they need me to call. 2- I've never heard of these people... if BCBS needs my info, shouldn't they contact me? (They don't have a problem contacting me over anything else) and 3- There was nothing saying what would happen if I didn't call. Like, your claim may be denied if we do not hear from you.. no threats in other words. Like I said, the letter seems very professional, but I am very busy and I refuse to waste time by calling people that I am not obligated to call.. Does anyone know if I should call these people back? From what I am reading, I'm thinking.... NO WAY. FYI- I did seem to find some more information. Seems they are a company hired by BCBS to look into claims. They are trying to find out if someone else is responsible to pay for the inury (Since I went to the Chiropracter, they want to know if I was in a car wreck so they can get the other party to pay, OR find out if I am going due to a preexisting condition so they do not have to pay). I believe I have paid this ins company enough money that they can cover my chiropractic costs. Not that it is any of their business, but I'm just going for my own wellbeing, not due to any injury or preexisting condition. Anyways, hope this helps someone. I had some trouble finding any info about this company.

I forgot to add they are claiming to represent BCBS of Illinois

Yes - I just received a letter for an ambulance ride I received. I don't know what its about but I just sent it to Geico.

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One of the tricks of the trade in a collection agency is to seem like you are more than who you are. I suspect that Gibson & Sharps aren't attorneys and that they are violating the spirit of the HIPPA law by implying or suggesting that they know anything about your medical information. Also, this may be construed as "phishing" for information. I'm going to an attorney. I want to have a nice fat $10K settlement from them for suggesting they have access to my private medical information. That they do not state the specific matter in question is even more ammo for my attorney. So - I suggest everyone go out there and find an attorney and go after them now.

Received a letter. I. recall what treatment I received as it was my annual physical in June 2010. I agree if the insurance company wasn' covering anything I should have known by now! I'm going to call my insurance company in the morning. I received a similar letter a few years back and ignored it and nothing came of it. I check with BCBS of I'LL if I question if anything is covered. I was more than grateful to find this site!

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I got a letter from Gibson & Sharps but did not reply or call. I firmly believe that this is a scam.