Is My Medicare Status Relevant in a Las Vegas Personal Injury Case?


Being involved in an accident presents a lot of challenges. But, if you are on Medicare then that is another issue that must be addressed after your accident. However, it is important to note that your personal injury lawyer will handle that aspect of your case for you.


When you come in for your initial visit, your accident lawyer will have you sign a Medicare form, to determine whether you are currently on Medicare. If you are not on Medicare, you will simply sign the form, indicating that you are not on Medicare. But, if you are on Medicare, then you will be required to provide your Medicare number. The reason this is done, is due to the fact that the at-fault party’s insurance company will require this before any settlement funds can be distributed.  

Your injury attorney will want to make sure the end of your case goes as smoothly as the beginning case. As such, your efficient accident lawyer will want you to sign this form at the start of your case. Your attorney will then provide it to the insurance company immediately.

By law, the insurance companies can and do ask about your Medicare status. This is also done because many insurance companies will contact Medicare before issuing the settlement monies. Also, even if you are not currently on Medicare, but will be eligible for Medicare within the upcoming two years from the date your personal injury case settles, then Medicare will have to be contacted as well.

If Medicare actually paid for any accident related treatment, then Medicare will require that they be re-paid for the accident related treatment they provided. Even if Medicare has not paid for any of your accident related treatment, some insurance companies will require a written letter from Medicare, that Medicare is not requesting re-payment of any of your treatment. This process will be handled by your injury attorney and the at-fault party’s insurance company. Since it may affect your case, it is something to keep in mind.
 
Next time, we will discuss effective communication with your personal injury lawyer.

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