Indiana Code 12-15-8-3. Perfection of lien
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Sec. 3. A lien under this chapter is not effective unless the office takes the following actions before the party alleged to be liable has concluded a final settlement with the injured, ill, or diseased person or the person’s attorney or legal representative as compensation for the person’s injury, illness, or disease:
(A) Notice of the eligibility of the injured, ill, or diseased person for Medicaid.
(1) Filing in the Marion County circuit court a written notice stating the following:
Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-15-8-3
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
(B) The name and address of the injured, ill, or diseased person.
(C) The name of the person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation alleged to be liable to the injured, ill, or diseased person.
(2) Sending to the person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation alleged to be liable, by registered or certified mail, a copy of the notice required by subdivision (1), with a statement of the date of filing of the notice.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-24.6(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.182.