Medicare

When a personal injury case reaches settlement, resolving outstanding medical liens is just as important as securing the recovery itself. Yet the process often becomes a maze of overlapping laws, agencies, and plan administrators, all with different timelines and requirements.

For law firms handling Medicare liens and settlements, understanding every step of Medicare Secondary Payer compliance is essential to protect client recoveries and avoid costly penalties. The MSP Act affects nearly every personal injury settlement involving a Medicare-eligible client, yet it remains one of the most complicated areas of compliance.