Liens

Lien management when there is both a workers’ comp and civil case

When a third-party tortfeasor action is coupled with a workers’ comp case, the complexity and dynamics of handling the lien can change dramatically

The Hospital Lien Act, Civil Code sections 3045.1-3045.6, including a checklist for negotiating HLA liens

The Medicaid program has very specific rules about reimbursement of its expenses by a third-party tortfeasor

A look at the Medi-Cal lien rules, from case intake through settlement

Identifying and managing Medicare and Medi-Cal liens using a simple checklist approach

From Issue: 2019 March

Medicare set-asides are not presently required in liability (PI) settlements, but you need to create a defensible position for certain clients

A Medicare Advantage lien claim is as powerful as a lien claim by Medicare

When there is a third-party settlement in addition to WC benefits, the complexity comes in layers

From Issue: 2019 March

A review of steps to be taken prior to settlement to determine original Medicare’s entitlement to reimbursement

A look at the language in a med-pay contract and its interplay with the “common fund” and “made whole” doctrines

A compendium on Attorney liens for contingent fees – includes application of new ethics rules effective November 1

Avoiding the ethical and legal pitfalls of independent medical-provider liens