IMPORTANT: THIS IS A CONTRACT. IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THIS THEN CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY BEFORE SIGNING.
Patient authorizes and directs his/her present and any future attorneys related to the above-referenced date of injury {"Attorneys") to honor this agreement. This agreement is made in favor of the above-referenced Medical Provider and shall be termed a "Letter of Protection." The Letter of Protection shall serve to place a continuing lien on any proceeds i recover in any legal action related to the above-reference date of injury. The Direction to Pay applies to Patient's Attorneys.
Background. Medical Providers expects to be paid from any proceeds related to the above-referenced date of injury in exchange for providing medical care/treatment Medical Provider also agrees not to place patient in collections until the resolution of Patient's claims related to the above-referenced date of injury. Patient expects to receive medical care that is reasonable, related to the above-referenced accident and medically necessary. Patient has sustained injuries as a result of injuries related to the above-referenced date of injury and does not have the funds to pay for the medical care which he/she needs. Patient is signing this Letter of Protection in order to receive medical care,
Insurance Benefits. In the event that there are disability benefits, medical payment benefits, No-Fault benefits, health and accidental benefits, worker's compensation benefits, or any other insurance benefits available to Patient besides Bodily Injury and/or Un-insured Motorist (aka Underinsured Motorist) coverage then this Letter of Protection can be used to cover any co payments and/or deductibles.
Protection of Medical Bills. If Patient recovers any money related to the above-referenced date of injury then Patient shall withhold from those funds, sufficient money pay the outstanding balance of any bill(s) owed to Medical Provider. It is understood that Attorney's fees/costs are first-in-line and that this letter of Protection does not interfere with Attorney's retainer agreement with patient. Patient authorizes Medical Provider to provide Attorney with a copy of Patient's medical records, bills, etc. with regard to the above-referenced date of injury.
Patient's Responsibility Regarding His/Her Attorney (present and future). Patient is responsible for informing each and every attorney retained by him/her of the existence of this agreement. Medical Provider has the right to notify Patient's Attorney(s) about the existence of this letter of Protection. Upon request, Patient shall provider status updates about any claims related to the above-referenced date of injury as well as the contact information for any new Attorneys. It is also the Patient's responsibility to advise the Medical Provider at least 10 days prior to collecting any funds and to request a bill for any and all outstanding charges. Patient understands that if funds related to the above referenced date of injury are insufficient to cover the medical bill(s) then Medical Provider has the right to collect the remaining balance.
Disputes. If the patient fails to pay the medical provider's full outstanding balance and Medical Provider is the prevailing party in an action to enforce this Letter Protection then Medical Provider shall have the right to recover all attorney fees and costs including post-judgment proceedings. Binding arbitration is an option if both parties agree in writing.
Direction to Pay. ATTENTION ATTORNEY: THIS IS A DIRECTION TO PAY MY MEDICAL PROVIDER. Patient directs his/her Attorney's to pay an outstanding medical bilfs in connection with the above-referenced date of injury. Patient hereby direct Attorney's to provide a status update in writing within 15 days of receiving a request from Medical Provider.
Effective Date. This agreement becomes effective when the patient signs the agreement below: