Nebraska2026Did Not Pass
LB1012
Adding Physical Therapists to Medical Lien Laws
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 3:18 AM
In one sentence
This bill changes state law so that physical therapists can claim a legal right to be paid from injury settlements, just like doctors and hospitals.
What it does
- Adds physical therapists to the list of medical providers who can place liens on personal injury payments.
- Requires lien amounts for insured patients to match discounted rates agreed upon with insurance companies.
- States that damage awards in court should be based on standard private payment rates, not lower discount rates.
- Mandates written notice to the party paying damages before a provider can enforce their lien claim.
Who it affects
- Physical therapists providing treatment for injuries
- Other medical providers like physicians, nurses, chiropractors, and hospitals
- Injured people who receive settlements or court awards for their injuries
Limits and unknowns
- This law does not apply to injuries covered by workers' compensation insurance.
- Providers must get consent from injured people before sharing their medical records or testimony with attorneys.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Lien
- A legal right to keep money from a settlement until the provider is paid.
- Usual and customary charges
- The standard price for medical services at the time they are given.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Provide for a lien for professional services rendered by a physical therapist
Official activity
Bill history
- Indefinitely postponed