Who gets the refund if insurance lowers an estate bill? | NC

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Q: How do refunds work when an estate pays a creditor claim that is later reduced by insurance? A: In North Carolina, the refund usually should go back to the estate if the estate made the payment. The personal representative should not treat the bill as final until the provider confirms the current patient responsibility after insurance, or agrees in writing that any overpayment will be…