$224,998
Personal Injury
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Case Details
The Minnesota Supreme Court issued a decision impacting recovery for Medicaid beneficiaries in personal injury cases, holding that discounts received by Medicaid are not collateral sources subject to offset. This means plaintiffs can recover the full amount of medical bills awarded by a jury, even if Medicaid paid less.
Additional Notes
In this case, the appellant, injured in an automobile accident, was awarded $224,998 for past medical expenses by a jury. Medicaid had satisfied these bills by paying approximately $45,000. The Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals' reversal of the District Court, clarifying that Medicaid payments are 'pursuant to' the Social Security Act and thus not collateral sources for offset. This decision differentiates treatment for plaintiffs based on whether they receive Medicaid/Medicare or private insurance, increasing defendant exposure.
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