Why ERISA Plan Language Is the Hidden Battlefield in Lien Resolution
When personal injury lawyers hear ERISA, they may think of “troubling” case law like McCutchen. But what is most important when it comes to resolution of an ERISA lien? ERISA plan language! And depending on the plan language,
Navigating ERISA Plan Subrogation and Reimbursement: Strategies for Reductions
Navigating the intricacies of subrogation and reimbursement for ERISA-governed health plans demands a comprehensive understanding of statutory frameworks, plan documentation, and pertinent case law. Attorneys representing clients facing such liens must employ meticulous strategies to effectively negotiate reductions. Reducing these …
Stop the Leak: How Outsourcing Healthcare Lien Resolution Can Increase Cash Flow Velocity
Let’s talk about something that keeps personal injury attorneys up at night: cash flow. Personal injury firms work hard to win recoveries for clients, but then it’s like a slow drip waiting for those funds to be ready to be …
Advanced Lien Resolution: Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, and Military Liens
Introduction
Effective lien resolution is pivotal in personal injury cases. Liens—claims from healthcare providers, insurers, or government agencies against a plaintiff’s settlement—can significantly impact the net recovery. Understanding and managing these liens is crucial for maximizing the client’s recovery and …
Effective Steps for Negotiating and Resolving Healthcare Liens
Resolving healthcare liens is essential to ensuring that personal injury clients receive their maximum net recovery. A structured approach to negotiating and resolving these liens helps protect clients’ interests and comply with legal requirements. Here’s a streamlined guide to managing …
Navigating the Maze of Hospital Liens
Navigating hospital and provider liens in personal injury cases can be a labyrinthine process. These liens trigger ethical considerations, generally involve inflated charges, and have intricate state-specific regulations to navigate. For personal injury attorneys, understanding these liens and devising effective …
Lien Reduction Strategies: Navigating Federal and Military Healthcare Liens
When settling cases involving clients with federal or military healthcare coverage, understanding the complex landscape of lien recovery rights is crucial. This blog highlights key issues and strategies related to federal employee and military healthcare liens.
FEHBA Liens
The Federal …
Why Is Lien Resolution So Challenging for Personal Injury Law Firms?
Lien resolution in personal injury cases is complex, and handling it in-house poses significant challenges. To explore the why, it is important to consider key common questions:
What are my legal obligations as plaintiff’s counsel and am I personally liable?…
Medicaid Lien Resolution Fundamentals
Medicaid liens often arise in personal injury cases where the injured party is indigent, and the program has covered the client’s medical expenses. Under federal law, Medicaid programs must recover these expenses from third-party settlements. However, the process is governed …
To Outsource or Not: Which Lien Type Makes Sense
The decision to outsource lien resolution is pivotal in a personal injury practice as it can significantly improve both the efficiency of the firm and financial outcome of a client’s case. With varying complexities and regulatory requirements, understanding which healthcare …
