Medicare
Medicare Paid for My Medical Treatment After My Accident … Now What?
Injury Attorneys Protecting Your Benefits in Grand Juction, CO
There is often confusion surrounding legal rights after an accident, particularly when Medicare covers medical expenses. It's essential to understand that receiving Medicare coverage does not hinder your ability to seek compensation from the responsible party for your injuries.
Doehling Law will pursue a claim against the at-fault party that caused your injuries and other damages. After you receive a settlement or jury award, we can help structure your funds to protect your Medicare benefits.
How Will Your Settlement Affect Medicare?
If you are over 65 and receive your health care through Medicare, the federal government will seek reimbursement for your medical treatment associated with a personal injury accident. In fact, federal law requires you to report the claim to the Medicare coordination of benefits (COB) contractor responsible for administering your health care case.
Don't settle for just Medicare medical treatment; let us help you get all of the compensation you deserve.
We Work to Protect Your Benefits
By federal law, Medicare is a secondary treatment option for medical services related to a personal injury accident. Your doctor should be billing any available insurance coverage first. If you receive treatment through Medicare, you may be required to reimburse the government out of your settlement or jury award.
If you fail to report your accident, you will jeopardize your eligibility for treatment. Through strategic asset protection planning, we can help you legally protect your compensation from repaying Medicare.
A self-settled special-needs trust may protect your settlement or jury award from affecting your eligibility for Medicare, Medicaid or other forms of public assistance.
If you live on the Western Slope or Front Range of Colorado, talk to an attorney at Doehling Law before you report your accident. We will explain your options for recovering full and fair compensation from the negligent party, as well as show you legal ways to keep as much of the settlement as the law allows.
Call us at (970) 292-7171, or send an email to set up a time to speak with one of our lawyers in our offices in Grand Junction, Telluride, Montrose, Glenwood Springs or Aspen. We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.
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Pedestrian Accident $1,300,000
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Professional Liability $950,000
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Neck & Back Injury from Bicycle Accident $800,000
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Jury Verdict: Vehicle vs. Tractor $767,000
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Cervical Fusion from Golf Cart Accident $750,000
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“Gary made sure that all avenues were explored for getting me the highest award possible, kept me informed of the status of the claims, and expressed great empathy and kindness during my painful recovery.”
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“They are helping with a legal issue. Very professional and caring. Recommend this firm.”
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“Did a very good job of communicating. Very professional and truly worked in my best interest all along.”
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“We felt well represented by Doehling Law, our interests and concerns were taken care of and we appreciate everything that was done for us.”
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“They resolved my claim in a timely matter and gave closure to an uncertain future, I cannot thank them enough for their persistence to detail and dedication to do what is right.”
- Carl C.
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Contact Us TodayLearn how Medicare benefits will affect your claim against the person who caused the accident.
Call (970) 292-7171 or complete the form to schedule a free initial consultation.