If you have been injured in a collision or through the negligence of another person and you have Medicare, Medicare may pay your medical bills while your claim against the at-fault party’s insurance is pending. Once your injury claim is resolved, Medicare will require reimbursement for injury-related payments it made.
This process—known as Medicare subrogation—can be complex and time-consuming. Putnam Law helps guide clients through every step of the Medicare subrogation timeline to avoid delays, penalties, and unnecessary repayment.
How Putnam Law Helps
- Reporting the claim to Medicare
We ensure your injury claim is properly reported to Medicare. This includes providing Medicare with a copy of your attorney-client contract and notifying Medicare of your claim if the defendant’s insurer has not already done so. Failure to notify Medicare can result in significant delays and may expose parties to double-damage liability for claims exceeding $750.00. - Managing the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Recovery Center
We handle all communication with the MSP Recovery Center, including correspondence, status updates, deadline monitoring, and follow-ups to keep the process moving. - Reviewing conditional payments
Medicare issues a conditional payment summary listing medical expenses it claims are related to your injury. We carefully review every charge. When Medicare includes treatment unrelated to your injury, we dispute those charges and submit supporting documentation. - Negotiating Medicare’s reimbursement amount
In many cases, Medicare’s repayment amount can be reduced. Attorney’s fees and certain costs may be deducted, and additional reductions may apply. This can significantly increase your net settlement recovery. - Ensuring Medicare is properly repaid
Medicare must be reimbursed before settlement funds are released. We make sure repayment is handled correctly to avoid penalties or future collection issues. - Handling Medicare Advantage and supplemental liens
Medicare Advantage plans and supplemental insurers may also assert reimbursement claims. It is important to provide your attorney with all insurance cards and correspondence you receive. Putnam Law manages these subrogation claims in addition to traditional Medicare.
Focus on Healing—We’ll Handle the Rest
After an injury, your priority should be your recovery—not navigating complex and confusing paperwork. Putnam Law is here to manage the Medicare subrogation process from start to finish, so your settlement is protected and your case resolves as efficiently as possible.
