<prompt> Human: What do I do to go about this? The first thing that came to mind is call the collection agency and demand it be returned to the hospital so I can sort it out with their billing services. I did not receive any paperwork in regards to the workers comp claim, and when I went to the ER whilst in triage the nurse said out loud it was a workers comp claim and did not take any personal information.Now I have a 746 bill in collections because my previous employer I was fucked over and lost my job because of the injury didnt pay it. The last thing I need is this to stain my credit report for 5 years, let alone me having to dish out 750 on something that was a work injury.  <response>: Your former employer shouldnt even be paying the hospital bill. Unless they have some arcane payroll arrangement, the company that supplies their workers comp insurance should be paying it. You shouldnt even have to deal with your former employer directly. Just call the insurance company. If the insurance company doesnt respond helpfully, tell them you wish to file a grievance. That will bump things to the top of the food chain at the insurance company and you will get some action. By the way, I would also mention to the insurance company that you lost your job because of the injury. You may be eligible to be reimbursed for some lost wages. 