Lien Resolution Services
We help clients and law firms resolve liens efficiently and cost-effectively so you can focus on what matters most – your clients.
Our Areas of Expertise
From government programs to private insurers, we handle the complexity so you can move your cases forward with confidence.
Medicare & Medicare Advantage
Medicare has a statutory right to reimbursement from all liability insurance, no-fault insurance, and worker’s compensation insurance per 42 U.S. Code Section 1395y(b)(2)(A) and (B). When a case resolves, Medicare is entitled to reimbursements for injury-related payments. AI Case Services will obtain the conditional payment amount, audit the claim for unrelated charges, and finalize a lien upon resolution. For more complex liens, Compass may be required to appeal a decision by Medicare or to apply for a financial hardship waiver.
Although traditional Medicare is through the federal government, many claimants may purchase additional Medicare coverage through a private insurance plan. These are known as Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplemental plans. Both the traditional Medicare and private Medicare plans must be consulted regarding potential liens. For Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplemental plans, AI Case Services will obtain the lien, will audit the claim for unrelated charges, and will negotiate the lien upon settlement.
Medicaid
In Medicaid cases, the coverage is provided by the state of residency. AI Case Services will consult each state in which the claimant resided during the time of the injury-related treatment to obtain the lien, dispute any unrelated charges, and finalize the lien. In more complex cases or those where recovery is limited, AI Case Services may perform an Ahlborn analysis to determine if additional reductions can be obtained.
ERISA
ERISA liens are one of the most complex lien types. These plans often have a strong right to recovery. AI Case Services expertly handles these claims by verifying the plan funding (self-funded vs. insured ERISA), determining the recovery rights through analysis of the plan language, and utilizing all available strategies to negotiate these liens to achieve the maximum reductions available.
Private Liens
Where a claimant purchases private insurance or receives a plan sponsored by an employer, a private lien may arise. AI Case Services will obtain these liens, verify the plan’s recovery rights, conduct a reduction analysis based on applicable law, and finalize the lien.
Hospital Liens
Hospital liens are statutory liens asserted by a hospital where the claimant treated for injury related treatment. AI Case Services will obtain these liens, verify the legal sufficiency of the lien, conduct a reduction analysis based on applicable law, and finalize the lien.
Tricare & Veterans Affairs
In cases involving a plaintiff who is an active-duty military member, is a dependent of a military member, or is a retired military member, Tricare or Veterans Affairs often will assert a lien. AI Case Services will obtain the lien from the appropriate military office, evaluate any reduction options or unrelated charges, and finalize the lien.
Pricing
Our Pricing is Always Transparent. No Hidden Fees. Ever.
| Service | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare A/B | No fee for entitlement verification $500 per lien reduction |
| Medicare Appeals | $500 per level of appeal Traditional Lien Resolution No fee for entitlement verification 10% of savings capped at $10,000 per lien |
| Ahlborn-like requests | No fee for entitlement verification 10% of savings capped at $10,000 per lien |
| Private/ERISA, Military, Hospital, Medicare Advantage, Managed Care Organization, Indian Health Services | No fee for entitlement verification 10% of savings capped at $10,000 per lien |
| Lien Adjudication | An additional fee of 5% of savings (plus court fees) will be applied to liens which are adjudicated in court by outside counsel. |
Traditional Medicare A/B
Pricing:- No fee for entitlement verification $500 per lien reduction
Medicare Appeals
Pricing:- $500 per level of appeal Traditional Lien Resolution No fee for entitlement verification 10% of savings capped at $10,000 per lien
Ahlborn-like requests
Pricing:- No fee for entitlement verification 10% of savings capped at $10,000 per lien
Private/ERISA, Military, Hospital, Medicare Advantage, Managed Care Organization, Indian Health Services
Pricing:- No fee for entitlement verification 10% of savings capped at $10,000 per lien
Lien Adjudication
Pricing:- An additional fee of 5% of savings (plus court fees) will be applied to liens which are adjudicated in court by outside counsel
