Learning Objectives: 

Participants will receive a structured, practical walkthrough of the four major federal lien categories:

1. Medicare liens, including recovery statutes, conditional payment processes, ORM reporting, and the roles of the CRC and BCRC
2. Medicaid liens, with a clear breakdown of federal statutes, state recovery frameworks, Supreme Court decisions shaping recovery limits, and strategies for preserving future benefits
3. Military liens, covering VA, TRICARE, and CHAMPVA recovery rights, governing statutes and regulations, and the unique challenges related to fees, offsets, and compromise
4. ERISA liens, including plan language requirements, preemption, fiduciary enforcement rights, and the key Supreme Court cases that determine when—and how—recovery is enforceable

Federal liens are one of the most misunderstood (and most expensive) risk areas in workers’ compensation, liability, and no-fault claims. A missed notice, a flawed allocation, or an unresolved recovery right can derail a settlement, trigger penalties, or expose professionals to downstream liability long after a case closes.

This two-hour, in-depth webinar is designed to bring clarity to one of the most complex areas of claims and litigation practice: federal recovery rights and lien resolution.

Presented as part of the Deconstructing Comp Educational Webinar Series, this session is moderated by Rafael Gonzalez and features experienced attorneys from Cattie & Gonzalez who work hands-on with these issues across jurisdictions and claim types.

Rather than high-level theory, this webinar focuses on how federal liens actually work in practice—what triggers them, who has recovery rights, how disputes arise, and what happens when they are mishandled.

Throughout the session, the panel will highlight common pitfalls, emerging enforcement trends, and practical considerations for claims professionals, attorneys, and risk stakeholders who need to navigate settlements responsibly while protecting all parties involved.

Whether you are handling workers’ compensation claims, litigating third-party actions, negotiating settlements, or overseeing compliance and risk, this webinar will help you understand where the landmines are—and how to avoid them.

Why This Webinar Is Worth the Investment

Federal liens are not optional, and mistakes are expensive. Whether you are advising on settlement strategy, managing claim resolution, or ensuring compliance, a missed Medicare demand, unresolved Medicaid recovery, mishandled military lien, or enforceable ERISA reimbursement can delay closure, increase exposure, or create liability long after a claim appears resolved.

This webinar delivers practical instruction from experienced professionals who work directly with federal recovery rights across workers’ compensation, liability, and no-fault claims. The cost of registration is minimal compared to the financial, legal, and operational risk associated with misunderstanding how federal liens are triggered, enforced, and resolved.

For attorneys and claims professionals alike, this session is an investment in risk mitigation, cleaner settlements, and confidence in decision-making.