[CLBS] Indigent lien

[Patrick J. Geile]

Client cuts his arm off and hospital reattaches, Client has no insurance so there is a 170K bill.  The hospital applies for county assistance through the indigency program. The application was initially denied and the hospital has appealed.

I have the following questions


1)      If client files bankruptcy, will that stop the process permanently, thus preventing the lien?

2)      If client decides to not participate in the hearing, is there a penalty, ie a bench warrant, contempt?





Patrick J. Geile
Foley Freeman PLLC
953 S. Industry Way, Meridian, Idaho 83642
P.O. Box 10
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Direct line: (208) 947-1563
Phone:  (208) 888-9111
Fax:  (208) 888-5130