Black Magic?

Is Magic Healthcare going under? Last week's Friday check was not paid till the following Tuesday. Then, they sent out letters stating that "due to the company's financial constraints," there are "outstanding payments owing to your healthcare providers" and that they are "currently working on a time schedule for making these payments." They sent a list of $800 of my own medical bills that weren't being paid, but would be "within approximately the next 30 days." It made me nervous at the time that they ended the letter by telling me that they would notify me "as the time frame for these payments is solidified."

But, the check came Tuesday and I was placated. Dodgey, but I can ride out the remainder of the contract. And besides, I was told that it would be made up to me, the implication financial.

Forward two weeks to another payday. No check. I understand that no traveller signed with Magic in the entire country received a check today. Their office phones go straight to an answering service, and when finally patched through to the president's mobile phone, I was told there were no answers to be had and that the parent company couldn't be reached.

If they go under, what? then? Would the hospitals eat the fees they paid Magic and pay travellers directly for the remainder of their contracts in order not to lose valuable parts of their staff?

Very worried. Others with magic, do tell your version of today's events. And, anyone else with info on the status of Magic Healthcare, please enlighten us all . . .