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MO SB1030
Bill
AI Summary
- MO HealthNet liens and subrogation rights are limited to recovery of medical expenses only, rather than general damages from third-party liability claims
- Health benefit plans, third-party administrators, and pharmacy benefits managers must process MO HealthNet subrogation claims for up to three years from the date services were provided, and the state has six years to commence enforcement actions
- Participants who receive third-party settlements must reimburse the MO HealthNet division within 60 days for medical expenses, or place funds in a trust account pending determination of the division's rights
- Courts may reduce and apportion the state's lien proportionate to recovery, considering factors such as attorney's fees, injury severity, and whether recovery represents less than full recompense
- The state's debt for MO HealthNet reimbursement is subordinate to attorney's liens under section 484.140, but takes priority over all other liens under Missouri law
Legislative Description
Modifies existing law to limit the MO HealthNet Division's recovery from a third-party to medical expenses
Last Action
Hearing Cancelled S Veterans' Affairs and Health Committee
3/10/2016
Committee Referrals
Veterans' Affairs and Health2/22/2016
Full Bill Text
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