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Figure 12-5B.—Sample NAVJAG Form 5890/12, Report of Hospital and Medical Care—Third Party Liability, Supplemental
Statement (back).
claim cannot be collected locally, referral to the
either directly from him or her or the insurance carrier.
Department of Justice for litigation is possible, but this
There are, however, other potential sources for recovery
must be done by JAG.
of medical care expenditures, depending upon the
circumstances involved.
MEDICAL PAYMENTS
INSURANCE COVERAGE
One such potential source is medical payments
insurance coverage.
Under the provisions of certain
Government claims for medical care normally are
automobile insurance policies, an insurer may be
directed against the tortfeasor and recovery is obtained
obligated to pay the cost of medical care for injuries
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