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What is a health insurance lien in the context of a personal injury case?
What is a health insurance lien in the context of a personal injury case?
- A claim for reimbursement made by the injured person to their health insurer
- A claim made by the at-fault party's insurer for medical expenses incurred by the injured person
- A claim for additional medical treatment not covered by the health insurance policy
- A claim for payment made by the health insurer from the client's settlement (correct)
What information is required when opening a lien via phone or Medicare portal?
What information is required when opening a lien via phone or Medicare portal?
- Date of Birth (DOB)
- Address of the client
- Medicare number or SSN
- All of the above (correct)
After 30 days from opening the lien, who receives a notice of lien?
After 30 days from opening the lien, who receives a notice of lien?
- The Law Firm
- Both the law firm and the client (correct)
- The lien holder
- The healthcare provider
Which letter provides an itemized list of benefits received and the amount in a Medicare lien case?
Which letter provides an itemized list of benefits received and the amount in a Medicare lien case?
What is required to obtain a new letter called demand letter with the final lien amount and reduction?
What is required to obtain a new letter called demand letter with the final lien amount and reduction?
What is the approximate timeframe for receiving the final lien letter with the lien amount from Medi-cal?
What is the approximate timeframe for receiving the final lien letter with the lien amount from Medi-cal?
Which of the following entities are associated government health insurances?
Which of the following entities are associated government health insurances?
What information is required to open a health insurance lien through the DHCS website in California?
What information is required to open a health insurance lien through the DHCS website in California?
What is the purpose of providing settlement information and final date of treatment to obtain the final lien?
What is the purpose of providing settlement information and final date of treatment to obtain the final lien?
