What should an insurer do when they receive a notice of lien?

Upon receipt of the notice of lien, the insurer should flag their file noting the lien and provide DCS’s Special Collections Unit a written or electronic confirmation of receipt. Please include the DCS case number with your correspondence and send it to: 

 

 

The Special Collections Unit reaches out periodically to check the status of the claim. This is to ensure the claim is still open and active and to determine if the claimant has retained an attorney. The Special Collections Unit will notify the attorney of the notice of lien and provide contact information for resolving the child support debt if or when the claim settles.

 

Please notify the Special Collections Unit via email at LSC@dshs.wa.gov if a claim closes without payment or a claimant retains an attorney.