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Misconceptions: It’s Not a Valid Lien Unless They Put Me on Notice
Misconceptions: It’s Not a Valid “Lien” Unless They Put Me on Notice The most troubling “liens” are the ones that come up unexpected. But why do liens come up without warning? For starters, we have to remind you that we all use the term lien loosely. Most of the time we are not dealing with…
Read MoreERISA, ERISA, ERISA!
In lien resolution (or subrogation, or reimbursement) ERISA means nothing. Let’s get that out of the way. Health plans can scream “ERISA!” at the top of their lungs. It still means nothing. This is an issue we run into often. I like the way this ERISA lien case was handled, so I will share a…
Read MoreLien vs. Subrogation – A Primer
Most people don’t know the difference between a lien, subrogation rights, and rights of reimbursement. Those who do know the difference often don’t care. For instance, even our industry refers to a Medicare lien; however, Medicare does not (technically) put liens on your cases. Medicare liens are actually Medicare-rights-to-reimbursement and subrogation rights. But that’s a…
Read MoreMassive Launches New Lien Resolution Website
Massive is pleased to announce the launch of our new website! Completely redesigned and updated, the new website offers all the information plaintiff attorneys need regarding lien resolution. Please check out our expanded sections on Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, VA, Tricare and all Private Health Insurance. We also have a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions section to answer…
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