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Lien on Me Navigating Medicaid Recoveries Without Losing Your Mind

Master the complexities of Medicaid lien resolution in personal injury cases without the administrative headache.

Created byNYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
BeginnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026
Lien on Me Navigating Medicaid Recoveries Without Losing Your Mind

What You'll Learn

check_circleIdentify Medicaid eligibility types and their impact on lien recovery
check_circleApply New York Social Services Law to distinguish between lien types
check_circleAnalyze the validity of capitation payments in lien itemizations
check_circleNavigate the notification and resolution process with state recovery agencies
check_circleEvaluate the impact of estate claims on settlement proceeds

About This Course

This program will offer best practices for dealing with Medicaid liens and recoveries in injury cases. It will offer practical guidance for dealing with Medicaid agencies, such as when and how to notify HMS and HRA; what you can expect after receiving a lien notice; and the methods to either reduce or eliminate your client's reimbursement obligation to Medicaid.

It examines the distinction between benchmark and MAGI Medicaid eligibility, the statutory framework of Social Services Law sections 104 and 104-b, and the practical challenges of managing lien notifications and compromises. The content addresses the impact of capitation payments, the specific requirements for nursing home negligence cases, and the complexities of estate claims for deceased recipients.

Topics Covered:

  • Medicaid eligibility and identification
  • Social Services Law lien statutes
  • Medicaid managed care capitation payments
  • Nursing home negligence case exceptions
  • Medicaid estate recovery claims
  • Lien notification and procedural requirements
  • No-fault insurance and lien validity
  • Medicaid claims history reporting

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NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers
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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.

Catherine  Lesinski
Catherine Lesinski

Senior Case Manager at Precision Resolution LLC

Catherine, Senior Case Manager at Precision Resolution, is a veteran paralegal with 18 years of experience, 11 of which have been primarily focused on personal injury. A Louisiana native, she attended the University of New Orleans and Georgia Piedmont, where she earned her paralegal degree and served on the Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee until 2018. Known for her passion for dissecting details, Catherine excels in preparing complex arguments and brings a meticulous, strategic approach to resolving liens.

Paul  Loudenslager, Esq., MSCC
Paul Loudenslager, Esq., MSCC

Senior Lien Attorney at Precision Resolution, LLC

Mr. Loudenslager is the Senior Lien Attorney at Precision Resolution, LLC. A Certified Medicare Set-Aside Consultant, he focuses his practice on Medicare Advantage Plan, ERISA, and Medicaid liens, specifically the litigation and resolution of these lien amounts in personal injury actions. He received his J.D. from Western New England University School of Law in Springfield, MA, where he served as Production Editor for the Western New England Law Review.

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