Iowa puts Medicaid first at the lesser of its payments and two-thirds of the recovery after fees, makes hospitals bill your plan first and share your costs, and limits other subrogation claims to the related losses with a pro rata share of your fees. 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 Iowa Code 582.1A and 582.2, Medicaid by 249A.54, and other subrogation claims by 668.5. Medicare recovers under the federal Medicare Secondary Payer statute.
Learn how Medicare and Iowa Medicaid recover from a settlement, what Iowa law says about insurer reimbursement and the full-recovery rule, and how hospital liens differ from an insurer'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 Iowa statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Iowa attorney.