Lien Resolution
When is a Lien Valid?
Have you ever been nearing the end of a case and been suddenly blindsided by a lien? It can happen, but why? Are all liens valid? Before diving into this topic, read our Lien Resolution 101 blog if you need a refresher on some of the terms we use. When is a Lien Valid?…
Read MoreLien Resolution 101
A good percentage of people in the legal industry are unfamiliar with the term “Lien” or “Lien Resolution”. Throwing in “Rights of Reimbursement” and “Subrogation Rights” can further muddy the waters. Let’s break down these terms and clarify the process. Lien: A lien is money owed to a third party for a debt. After…
Read MoreDoes Bankruptcy Affect Liens?
While Johnson and Johnson’s Talcum Powder Bankruptcy has apparently failed (as of January 30, 2023), many other bankruptcy and personal injury/mass tort cases remain. What does that mean for liens and subrogation? Not much. First, remember that when we use the term “lien,” we are using an adopted, legally incomplete term. We’re generally…
Read MoreMedicare Liens in Workers’ Compensation
Medicare’s process in Workers’ Compensation is generally misunderstood. The best solution? Remember that Medicare will attempt to collect from any source and any settlement. Medicare will open files relating to a Workers’ Compensation injury in the following manner: Recovery from the carrier. This file is via the Commercial Repayment Center (“CRC”). We can call…
Read MoreConnecticut Medicaid Lien Withdrawn Due to MASSIVE’s Persistence
MASSIVE’s determination helped a plaintiff with their Connecticut Medicaid lien. After reviewing the product liability mass tort case, our experts disputed the $47,429.95 lien and were ultimately successful in extinguishing the lien completely. The firm was pleased with the results and the plaintiff was happy to be able to take home his full net…
Read MorePlay by the Rules with Medicare Liens
The US Department of Justice is suing law firms who do not pay their clients’ Medicare liens. Medicare is diligently monitoring firms to make sure their liens are reimbursed fully and timely. There are many examples of Medicare notifying the US Department of Justice when their liens have been ignored. The results are the…
Read MoreState Law and Plan Language: What to Look for in Lien Resolution
Lien resolution starts with either a series of laws (like Medicare liens and Medicaid liens) or relies on plan language (like Private liens, ERISA liens, and more). For private liens, there are tens of thousands of different plans based on different state laws and different contracts – or plan language. If you know how…
Read MoreMASSIVE Completely Resolves South Carolina Plaintiff’s Medicare Lien
Careful research and attention to detail played a key role in MASSIVE’s experts resolving a $72,893 Medicare lien to zero. A South Carolina woman received a delay in diagnosis of a myocardial infarction, which resulted in muscle loss and subsequent surgeries. The plaintiff had a history of hypertension and had previous carotid endarterectomy due to her pre-existing carotid artery disease. MASSIVE…
Read MoreHow Much Time does your Team Spend on Liens?
In recent years, lien rights for Medicare, Medicaid, and other forms of health insurance have been vastly expanded. These expanded rights mean healthcare liens have become an increasingly large portion of a personal injury law firm’s unbilled hours. At the same time, while law firms spend more time on these liens, these processes do not…
Read MoreLien Resolution Success
In depth review of plan language did not support the healthcare lien. MASSIVE reduced a $1.3 million Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield lien to $10,000 after a California plaintiff was severely burned in a house fire. In addition to burns, the plaintiff suffered permanent disfigurement, chronic asthma and respiratory complications along with emotional injuries. While…
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