What is a subrogation claim?
A subrogation claim is when Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance company asks to be paid back for any medical bills they incurred as a result of a negligent nursing home. Since Medicare is a federal program, you are required by law to reimburse Medicare for at least part of what it paid. As your nursing home abuse lawyers, we do our best to make the reimbursement as small as possible. Q: Can insurance companies file a subrogation claim? A: Yes. They are entitled to recover sums paid toward medical expenses incurred as a result of the negligence of nursing homes and health care providers. As your nursing home abuse lawyers, we do our best to ensure that reimbursement is minimized. Q: What are the indicators of nursing home abuse or neglect? A: Some of the most common circumstances that may indicate nursing home abuse or neglect are the following: 1) Bed sores 2) Fractures 3) Falls 4) Unexplained injuries 5) Malnutrition 6) Improper medication 7) Rapid weight gain or loss 8) Unsanitary c
