Medical Services; State's lien for payment. (SB1198)

Introduced By

Sen. John Edwards (D-Roanoke)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Commonwealth's lien for payment of medical services; reduction. Provides that in the event that the Commonwealth's lien against any recovery from a third party obtained by an injured person whose medical costs were paid in whole or in part by the Commonwealth is compromised under 2.2-514, this lien shall be reduced by an amount proportionate to the costs, expenses, and attorney fees incurred by the injured person. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/10/2007Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 070015728
01/10/2007Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
01/26/2007Impact statement from DPB (SB1198)