by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA<\/p>\n
Prior to making distribution in the settlement of a class action or mass tort lawsuit, a number of lien issues may need to be addressed, depending on the nature of the case, the elements of the recovery, and the population of claimants. These issues may include reimbursement claims asserted by Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans, ERISA Plans, Federal Employee Health Benefits, Federal Medical Care Recovery Act, Veterans Administration and TRICARE Claims, Welfare Liens, Mental Health Liens, Traumatic Brain Injury Fund, Catastrophic Illness and Children\u2019s Relief Fund, Victims of Crime Compensation, State Worker\u2019s Compensation Claims, Federal Employee Compensation Act, Hospital Liens, Child Support and Division of Disabilities (DDD).<\/p>\n
It is important to understand the differences between these two related concepts.<\/p>\n
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA This is the first of a series of three articles dealing with lien resolution in personal injury cases. General Types of Liens Prior to making distribution in the settlement of a class action or…<\/span><\/p>\n