Will Health Insurance Pay For Old Bills? 
Will health insurance pay for old bills ? It 's going to depend on how old ? Normally a insurance company allows anywhere from 6-12 months for a bill to be submitted and they will pay . Beyond that , they are no longer obligated to make a payment . If your medical provider has a problem with outgoing billing that they ca n't bill within a reasonable amount of time after your visit , it may be time to switch providers . 