Financial question regarding lapsed insurance, any advice appreciated!

So I worked for a company for approximately 3 years, during which time my family and I were covered by the employee sponsored healthcare which was admittedly pretty good insurance and relatively affordable. About 1 year ago I went part time and began having to pay my portion of the premium in 6 month installments up front, no biggie.

This spring I got a new job with a new employer and my former employer told me my health insurance would end this summer. I paid my premiums through then and have since gotten new insurance.

So here is the kicker, many of my providers have continued to bill my old insurance, and they have continued to pay, despite me not paying any premiums.

I’m not sure what the best way to proceed is. I’m afraid if I call this insurance company they will make me responsible for claims filed. Am I on the hook for the claims? Or do they own this screw up? Should I just start billing my new insurance? I’m mostly interested in the legal/financial implications of this.

Thanks!

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