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Ark. Code Ann. § 20-77-303: Action by division and recipient

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AR Code
Title 20
Chapter 77
Subchapter 3

(a) If an action is prosecuted both by the medical assistance recipient and the division against a third party who is or may be liable for injury, disease, disability, or death of the medical assistance recipient, then in the event of judgment or award in a suit or claim against the third party, the court shall first order paid from any judgment or award the reasonable litigation expenses incurred in prosecution of the action or claim, together with reasonable attorney's fees based solely on the services rendered for the benefit of the recipient.

(b) After payment of expenses and attorney's fees, the court shall order that the division receive an amount sufficient to reimburse the division the full amount of benefits paid on behalf of the recipient under the medical assistance program.

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