Got a Medicare Demand Letter? Here’s What to Do

 Posted on April 24, 2025 in Medicare Repayment

Imagine a scenario in which some time ago you used Medicare to pay for a medical treatment. You felt relief at using this government benefit to pay for badly-needed healthcare, given the expense of healthcare and the tight economic times. After you walked out of the doctor’s office for the last time, you considered the matter done.

Then you received a letter from Medicare informing you that they overpaid for the treatment and that you need to pay back a large portion of the money. Now you have to deal with the stress of having to pay money back that you do not have. You may also be wondering what all of this means and what your next step should be. 

If this has happened to you, do not despair. An experienced national Medicare repayment attorney can help you fight this claim, whether you are located in Illinois Florida, California, or anywhere in the United States. 

What is a Medicare Demand Letter?

In all likelihood, you never heard of a Medicare demand letter until the day you received one. Also known as a Medicare Conditional Payment Letter (CPL), Medicare lien or Medicare conditional payment notice, a Medicare demand letter is sent by Medicare when it believes you owe it repayment for coverage it provided. 

The letter will state why Medicare believes you overpaid, how much you need to pay back, and the deadline for doing so. Medicare will usually send these letters if it paid for medical services that it believes your insurance already paid for or that you received money for in a legal settlement from an accident, workers’ compensation claim, or liability claim. If the provider coded the claim incorrectly or made another error that led to overpayment, Medicare may also seek repayment. 

What To Do If You Receive a Medicare Demand Letter?

If you have received a Medicare demand letter, you must act quickly. Before paying anything back to Medicare, be sure to contact an attorney experienced in helping clients reduce or even eliminate the financial obligation. 

It is often possible to request a waiver of conditional treatment, or reach a compromise with Medicare. This will be granted if you can persuade Medicare that you are not at fault for Medicare’s overpayment and that paying back that money would cause you financial hardship or be unfair. 

If the request is denied, you may also appeal the denial. The process is complex, however. Your attorney will use their extensive knowledge about the Medicare system to advise you on your options and represent your interests throughout.  

Call Nationwide Medicare Demand Letter Lawyer

If you receive a Medicare repayment demand, the first thing you should do is contact an attorney. At The Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdan, Inc., we represent clients in Illinois, California, Florida, and throughout the United States. Our experienced California Medicare repayment attorney is here to help you resolve this issue and work to reduce or eliminate your financial obligations. Call our office at 630-310-1267 for a free consultation.