In What Situations Might Medicare Agree to a Waiver?
Medicare will normally want to be paid back for most or all of the expenses that it has paid. However, in some extreme conditions Medicare may be willing to waive its lien.
As an example, Medicare may look at the financial hardship that may be imposed by paying back the lien, as well as other medical expenses that may need to be paid that are not covered by Medicare. Other extenuating circumstances may also be considered.