Division of Liens and Recovery
The Division of Liens and Recovery Casualty Program places liens and asserts claims against the personal injury lawsuit settlements of past or present recipients of Medicaid and Cash Assistance pursuant to NYS SSL 104 and 104-b. At the time of a lawsuit settlement, law firms and insurance companies must contact the Division to obtain a final lien amount. Total settlement amount from all defendants is needed to discuss lien re-payment.
The Real Property Program places liens on real estate, including homesteads, within New York City owned by Cash Assistance and Nursing Home Medical Assistance applicants. The liens are repaid at the time the property is sold or refinanced. Title companies and law firms can contact the program and request a payoff amount.
The Supplemental Needs Trust Unit is responsible for reviewing the annual accountings submitted by trustees on behalf of recipients who remain on assistance while holding assets in a trust. Repayment is required of all Medicaid spent on behalf of the recipient upon the demise of the recipient. Trustees must submit a final accounting to receive a payoff amount.
Plaintiff’s Name, Social Security Number, and Date of Birth
Date of Occurrence – Place of Occurrence
Nature of Injury
Claim / File Number
Name & Address of each allegedly liable Third Party, their Attorney & Insurance Company
Caption & Index Number of the personal injury lawsuit
Copy of pleadings
The Division of Liens and Recovery cannot accept or endorse two-party checks for deposit.
For timely crediting of client's account mail all payments to:
New York City
Human Resources Administration
Liens and Recovery
P.O. Box 414799
Boston, MA 02241-4799
Subpoenas / Service of Process
HRA / Office of Legal Affairs
Service Desk
180 Water Street, 17th floor
New York, NY 10038
Motions
HRA / Office of Legal Affairs
Civil Litigation Division
180 Water Street, 18th floor
New York, NY 10038
