Medicare Repayment After Accident

Summary

Medicare can seek repayment through subrogation if you receive a settlement from an auto accident in California. You must report the settlement to Medicare, and failure to reimburse can lead to legal action. Consult a local attorney for detailed advice.

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Do you have to repay medicare in single car accident where you were driver considered at fault and collected collision coverage for your car and med pay o. Your auto accident claim
Hello ****, it's important to know that Medicare may seek reimbursement from a settlement or judgment you receive from an auto accident claim. This process is known as subrogation. However, specific rules may depend on your location. Could you please tell me where you are located?
California
In California, Medicare can seek repayment through subrogation if you receive settlement from an auto accident. Here are the rules:
- Medicare must be reimbursed from any settlement.
- You have a duty to report the settlement to Medicare.
- Medicare can sue if it's not reimbursed.
Please consult a local attorney for further advice.