Section 6. The commission may negotiate or settle a claim that the fund maintains for reimbursement against a family who has received assistance for the medical expenses of a child with a catastrophic illness and who has recovered damages in a legal action for such expenses. A reimbursement shall be less the expense of any recovery by the family. Money recovered pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the fund.

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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 111K sec. 6

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.