§ 12-15-8-3 — Perfection of lien

A lien under this chapter is not effective unless
the office takes the following actions before the party alleged to be
liable has concluded a final settlement with the injured, ill, or diseased
person or the person's attorney or legal representative as compensation
for the person's injury, illness, or disease:
(1) Filing in the Marion County circuit court a written notice
stating the following:
(A) Notice of the eligibility of the injured, ill, or diseased
person for Medicaid.
(B) The name and address of the injured, ill, or diseased person.
(C) The name of the person, firm, limited liability company, or
corporation alleged to be liable to the injured, ill, or diseased
person.
(2) Sending to the person, firm, limited liability company, or
corporation alleged to be liable, by registered or certified mail, a
copy of the notice required by subdivision (1), with a statement of
the date of filing of the notice.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-24.6(c).]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.182.