Legal Opinion
Branson v. Sharp Healthcare, Inc.
California Court of Appeal
Decided March 30, 2011No. D056892PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
McCONNELL, P. J.
The beneficiary of medical services under the California medical assistance program (Medi-Cal) is required to reimburse the State Department of Health Care Services (the Department) for the costs of medical care from a recovery obtained in a tort action against a third party liable for the beneficiary’s injuries. The Department’s claim, however, “is limited to that portion of a settlement, judgment, or award that represents payment for medical expenses, or medical care, provided on behalf of the beneficiary.” (Welf. & Inst. Code,1 § 14124.76, subd. (a); see Arkansas…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- People v. WoodheadCalifornia Supreme Court · 1987
- Arkansas Department of Health & Human Services v. AhlbornSupreme Court of the United States · 2006
- People v. SaundersCalifornia Supreme Court · 1993
- Olszewski v. Scripps HealthCalifornia Supreme Court · 2003
- Kleffman v. Vonage Holdings Corp.California Supreme Court · 2010
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3Cited by6 opinions
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