Examining the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Gallardo and Its Effect on Medicaid Recovery, Pleadings, and Damage Awards in Personal Injury Cases.

This course provides an in-depth analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Gallardo v. Marstiller and its implications for Medicaid lien recovery, personal injury settlements, and damage awards. Legal professionals will gain a thorough understanding of how the ruling affects the allocation of settlement funds, reimbursement obligations, and the structuring of pleadings in cases involving Medicaid recipients. The session will explore the legal reasoning behind the decision, its impact on state and federal Medicaid recovery practices, and strategies for practitioners to protect client interests while complying with statutory requirements. Participants will also review case studies, ethical considerations, and practical approaches to navigating Medicaid liens in light of this significant ruling.
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PRECISION LIEN RESOLUTION
Many of you know Paul as the Academy’s longest standing partner and sponsor, and as managing partner of Precision Lien Resolution and Paramount Settlement Planning and Invictus advisory services. Many know and rely on Paul as a problem solver. His unique experience as a trial lawyer combined with his advocacy at numerous mediations each year give him practical insight on the topics we’re discussing today.

PRECISION LIEN RESOLUTION
A Certified Medicare Secondary Payer Professional, Ms. Gibson serves as Precision Resolution’s Lead Lien Attorney, focusing on lien resolution in the areas of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid. Yeganeh Gibson earned her JD from Western Michigan University and her bachelor’s degree in Design at York University/Sheridan College. During law school, she was a Senior Editor for the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review. She is admitted to practice in Michigan and New York.

PRECISION LIEN RESOLUTION
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 England Law Review.