MILITARY (VA/TRICARE)
Tricare is a health insurance program for active duty, reservists, and retirees under age 65. According to 42 USCA §2651,
“[i]f a member of the uniformed services is injured or contracts a disease, under circumstances creating a tort liability upon a third person…the United States shall have a right to recover from the third person or an insurer of the third person…”
For those who have served during wartime and qualify for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), their obligation is defined under 38 U.S.C 1729, which…
“…grants the United States the right to recover reasonable charges in repayment for healthcare benefits provided to a veteran…from certain third parties who would otherwise be liable for the veterans medical care.”
If not addressed, outstanding liens or unreported settlements may affect your client’s eligibility.