Nevada gives hospitals a lien that cannot reach your attorney fees, costs and expenses, requires county recording and certified-mail notice, lets the Medicaid Director reduce its lien, and, according to a compendium, lets health plans override made-whole only in clear policy language. 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 NRS 108.590, 108.610 and 108.650, and Medicaid by 422.293. Medicare recovers under the federal Medicare Secondary Payer statute.
Learn how Medicare and Nevada Medicaid recover from a settlement, what Nevada courts say about health plan reimbursement, and how hospital liens differ from insurer claims.
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This is an estimate for general guidance only and is not legal advice. Figures are based on the cited Nevada statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Nevada attorney.