Will Medicare or Medicaid take part of my settlement?

Will Medicare or Medicaid take part of my settlement?

Medicare and Medicaid have the right to seek reimbursement (subrogation and lien rights) from personal injury settlements for past medical expenses they paid on your behalf. This is not a “tax” but it does reduce your net recovery. Under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (42 U.S.C. § 1395y), Medicare must be repaid from a settlement. Georgia Medicaid liens are governed by O.C.G.A. § 49-4-149. HBLG works aggressively to reduce and negotiate these liens to maximize the money our clients actually receive.