[CLBS] Indigent lien

[Catherine Dullea]

1.	No.  I agree with James on this.
2.	Yes, and some of it is because the hospital, county and state need
to know the numbers even if there is no real property and therefore the lien
goes away. 

-----Original Message-----
From: CLBS [mailto:clbs-bounces at admws.idaho.gov] On Behalf Of Patrick J.
Geile
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 8:35 AM
To: 'CLBS at admws.idaho.gov'
Subject: [CLBS] Indigent lien

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

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