Hill Ex Rel. Hill v. State, Department of Human Services

LAVORATO, Justice.

Johnie L. Hill — a minor — was injured in a motorcycle accident. He eventually received $1330.73 in medical assistance benefits from the Iowa department of human services for care and treatment of his injuries. He and his family eventually settled their claims against the tortfeasor for $20,-000.

The present declaratory judgment action is about the department’s right to recoup its subrogation claim for the $1330.73 from the settlement proceeds under Iowa Code section 249A.6 (1991). Because of a recent amendment to section 249A.6, the department believes it is entitled to…