Does Georgia Medicaid have to be repaid from my settlement?

Does Georgia Medicaid have to be repaid from my settlement?

Generally, yes—but only from the portion of your settlement allocated to past medical expenses, thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Ahlborn (2006) and Wos (2013). Georgia Medicaid, administered by the Georgia Department of Community Health, cannot recover from portions of your settlement representing pain and suffering, lost wages, or future medical needs. This distinction—which many attorneys miss—can save clients tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. HBLG strategically structures settlement allocations to minimize Medicaid exposure.