Review financial statements and correspondence: Look through the care recipient's financial statements, mail, and other correspondence for any notices or communications from Medicaid or the state regarding liens or claims. This can offer clues about the existence of a lien and its particulars.
For more information, call the Medicaid Helpline at 888-692-6116 or visit the NYS website.
Generally, you should contact the lien holder in writing to negotiate your lien. If you have received a notice of lien, for example, by letter or some other form of documentation, you should refer to those documents for a point of contact.
Obtain a Court Order – At times, liens are obtained through fraud, coercion, bad faith, or other illegal means. If you believe your lien is not valid and the creditor will not rectify the situation, you can file a motion in court and ask a judge to remove the lien.
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Contact your state Medicaid agency: Besides checking land records and consulting with attorneys, consider contacting the state Medicaid agency directly. They can provide specific information on whether a Medicaid lien has been placed on the property in question and guide you on the next steps if a lien is found.
This notice authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to disclose (or otherwise make available) information about the lienholder obtained by the department in connection with this record. (Must be an original signature. If a POA is used, a copy of the POA must be attached.)
To file a notice of lien, you must complete the Public Improvement Lien Form. You must also sign and notarize both the Lien Form and the Affidavit of Service. You can submit everything to DOF by mail or in person. Learn more about the Manhattan Business Center.
A payoff request allows a third party to receive the current balance due to release a lien or facilitate a business transfer (bulk sale transfer or liquor license). To release a lien or facilitate a bulk sale transfer, businesses must be in good standing to receive a payoff request.
A Notice of Intent is a legal document which summarizes the board's review of an application, petition, or other matter. Notices of Intent are filed and mailed following the board's decision and a brief period to draft the notice.