How a Medicare Lien May Affect Your Personal Injury Claim in Connecticut
With the exception of Medigap plans, Medicare follows a similar basic repayment principle as HUSKY Health. However, a separate set of strict federal rules apply. Liability insurance, no-fault insurance, and workers’ compensation must pay any covered injury-related expenses before Medicare. If responsibility remains disputed and the insurer doesn’t pay promptly, Medicare may make a conditional payment for the beneficiary’s care. It can later recover that payment after a settlement or judgment.
An attorney representing a Medicare beneficiary must report the personal injury claim to the Benefits Coordination & Recovery Center (BCRC). The BCRC then identifies payments Medicare made for related care and issues a conditional payment letter. After a settlement or judgment, the BCRC issues a formal repayment demand.
If your settlement doesn’t fully compensate you for all losses or is reduced by attorney’s fees, your attorney may ask Medicare to reduce or waive part of its recovery claim.
Can Your Personal Injury Attorney Reduce Your CT Medicaid or Medicare Lien?
HUSKY Health and Medicare do not always recover the full amount they initially claim. In some cases, you may have the option to request a lower repayment amount.
This can be an option if the program’s charges are incorrect. Our attorneys can compare the program’s payment history with your medical records to identify duplicate or unrelated charges and potentially negotiate a lower repayment amount.
A negotiated reduction could also be possible if limited insurance coverage or disputed liability prevent the settlement from fully compensating you for your losses. If you weren’t at fault for Medicare making conditional payments, or if paying back the money would cause financial hardship, we can also request a full waiver of the repayment to Medicare.
Reducing a repayment claim can increase the amount of compensation you ultimately receive, making negotiations a critical part of the settlement process. When you hire our personal injury attorneys, we’ll identify any negotiation opportunities and pursue all available reductions on your behalf.
Contact Our Firm for Comprehensive Support With Your HUSKY Health or Medicare Liens
Protecting your net recovery after an injury requires careful attention to any HUSKY Health or Medicare claims attached to your settlement or verdict. With over 35 years of experience representing injured people throughout Connecticut, our attorneys at Kennedy Johnson have a deep understanding of the rules that influence Medicaid and Medicare repayment claims. When you choose us to represent you, we’ll be ready to handle every aspect of your personal injury claim, including resolving all repayment obligations before distributing your funds.
Our client testimonials reflect the level of personal attention and compassionate support we provide to every person who trusts us with their case. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.
We’re ready to explain more about how HUSKY Health or Medicare claims could affect your personal injury settlement. Contact an experienced Kentucky personal injury lawyer today by reaching out online or call 203-865-8430 and schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.