Q1. What is a hospital lien and where can I find more information?
A1. A hospital lien is a lien filed by a hospital for all reasonable and necessary charges for hospital care of a person injured by the negligence or other wrongful acts of another person and not covered by the Workers’ Compensation Act of Colorado. For more information on hospital liens, see sections 38-27-101 through 38-27-106, C.R.S.
Q2. Where should a hospital lien be filed?
A2. Notice of a hospital lien is filed with the Secretary of State’s office. Hospital liens are not currently available for online filing.
Q3. How long is a hospital lien effective?
A3. Hospital liens are effective until the hospital files a notice terminating the lien with the Secretary of State’s office. A termination is filed using the same form as the notice of lien. The termination must include the lien’s original filing number and the box labeled “Termination of Original Hospital Lien” must be marked.
