A California settlement can be claimed by a hospital under the Hospital Lien Act, by your health plan under Civil Code 3040, by Medi-Cal and by Medicare, and each is capped differently. Enter the settlement and each claim to see what is left for you.
Enter the settlement, your attorney's fee and costs, and each claim.
Hospital liens are governed by Civil Code 3045.1 and the sections that follow, and health plan liens are capped by Civil Code 3040. Medi-Cal recovers under Welfare and Institutions Code 14124.76, and Medicare under the federal Medicare Secondary Payer statute.
Learn how Medicare and Medi-Cal recover from a settlement, how California caps health plan liens in place of a made-whole rule, and how a hospital lien differs from a health plan's claim.
A local personal injury attorney can review your claim — many offer a free consultation.
This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited California statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed California attorney.