Got a letter today threatening us with being refferred to a collection agency for $2.26

[gvstn]

40. I went to a medical specialist

And they wanted my copay at the time of the visit. I had never had to do this as I was usually billed. Anyway, so I give them my $10 copay. They say my copay is only $5. I say no it went up about a month ago. They so no it is only $5. I say it really went up just take the $5 and figure it out later. They say no $5. I say OK.

I hated the specialist. Really bad bedside manner.

Anyway, I get a bill for $5 for my other half of copay. And I really didn't like the doctor or his nurse/receptionist who had haughtily refused the correct amount at the office. So, I didn't pay. Month after month they keep sending me the bill (they got paid 328.00 for the visit and my other half of the copay) but man they wanted their $5 which they had flatly refused. 11 months and (11) 40¢ stamps later I sent them their $5. Worked out even. Another month and I am sure they would have sent it to collections.

And to the guy that said businesses deserve to get paid, yes they do. But any good business knows when to cut a loss. Sending out multiple bills for the a very small amount is just dumb. It isn't cost effective. 2 bills and then write it off is a better business decision.