Rhode Island gives hospitals a lien that does not take precedence over your attorney's lien, requires a city or town clerk filing and mailed notice before payment, lets Medicaid lien the full amount of a liability settlement, and, according to a compendium, does not apply made-whole to health plans with clear contracts. 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 R.I. Gen. Laws 9-3-4, 9-3-5 and 9-3-6, and Medicaid by 40-6-9. Medicare recovers under the federal Medicare Secondary Payer statute.
Learn how Medicare and Rhode Island Medicaid recover from a settlement, what a compendium 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 Rhode Island statutes. Confirm how these rules apply to your specific case with a licensed Rhode Island attorney.