Missouri SB1687 modifies provisions for MO HealthNet third-party liability, including enforcement of liens and recovery of benefits.
Missouri SB1687 modifies provisions for MO HealthNet third-party liability, focusing on the enforcement of liens and the recovery of benefits. The bill outlines the conditions under which the Department of Social Services or MO HealthNet Division can enforce liens on third-party settlements to recover payments made for medical care. It specifies that the state's charge against a recovery must be satisfied before other claims, except for attorney's fees. The bill also details the circumstances under which liens can be imposed on property, including the exemption of certain individuals' homes.
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