Massachusetts gives hospitals, HMOs and service corporations a lien on the net amount payable to you, behind your lawyer, effective only after certified-mail notice, and sends MassHealth to the medical part of your settlement. 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.
The medical lien is governed by G.L. c. 111, section 70A and 70B, and MassHealth by c. 118E, section 22. Medicare recovers under the federal Medicare Secondary Payer statute.
Learn how Medicare and MassHealth recover from a settlement, what Massachusetts law says about health plan reimbursement, and how hospital liens differ from insurer claims.
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 Massachusetts statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Massachusetts attorney.