Legal Question in Insurance Law in Wisconsin

auto accident settlement reimbursement to employer paid health insurance

i was in an accident and have been offered a settlement but my health insurance wants a part of it. can this happen? I'm covered in full by my health insurance and by my spouse's employer paid insurance also. the insurance co. has placed a lien on the settlement. what is the wisconsin law on this. i won't settle until i find out if the health insurance company has a right to part of the settlement.


Asked on 9/19/07, 2:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
J D Haas

Re: auto accident settlement reimbursement to employer paid health insurance

Yes they have a legal right to do this assuming that your health insurance contract gives them a subrogation or lien right. Please discuss this with your current attorney and have your attorney investigate the lien language. This is a common occurrence in these cases.

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Answered on 9/21/07, 8:04 am


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