Alaska § 47.05.073 - Judgment, award, or settlement of a medical assistance lien.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 47.05.073 — Judgment, award, or settlement of a medical assistance lien., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.05.073. Judgment, award, or settlement of a medical assistance lien.
(a) A medical assistance recipient may not maintain any rights to payment for medical costs as a result of a judgment, award, or settlement of an action or claim for which another person may be legally obligated to pay without first making repayment to the department for costs of past medical assistance services provided to or paid for on behalf of the medical assistance recipient that relate to that action or claim.
(b) A medical assistance recipient may not place any payment as a result of a judgment, award, or settlement of an action or claim for which another person was legally obligated to pay because of injury or illness into any trust for the purpose of maintaining public assistance or medical assistance eligibility without first making repayment to the department for costs of past medical assistance services provided to the medical assistance recipient related to that action or claim.
(c) The attorney general may only discharge a medical assistance lien under AS 47.05.075 if the discharge complies with federal law.
(d) Notwithstanding (a) — (c) of this section, a third-party payor shall have no further liability if it settles or compromises a dispute in good faith and without knowledge that the individual is a recipient of medical assistance.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 47.05.073
What does Alaska Statutes § 47.05.073 cover?
Section 47.05.073 ("Judgment, award, or settlement of a medical assistance lien.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 47.05.073?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 47.05.073" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alaska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alaska attorney.
How does Alaska § 47.05.073 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Alaska can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Alaska.