What is the Inconvenience Law regarding missed appointments?

Full question:

I was told there is a Law called the Inconvenience Law. If you're late or miss an appointment you will be billed and you can turn the tables through this law.

  • Category: Courts
  • Date:
  • State: New York

Answer:

There is currently a bill in the New York legislature related to this topic, but it has not been enacted into law as of now.

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FAQs

Yes, it can be legal to charge for a missed appointment, depending on the terms of your agreement with the provider. Many healthcare providers and businesses have policies that allow them to impose a fee for missed appointments. However, these fees must be clearly communicated to clients in advance.