[WSBAPT] What changed at DSHS and why won't they negotiate recovery claims

[Brent Williams-Ruth]

If you have insights, please respond to the List. I have noticed the same
thing and am curious.

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On Wed, Jul 31, 2024 at 1:10 PM Sarah Cuellar <attorney at sarahcuellar.com>
wrote:

> All,
>
> It used to be, in the Before Times, that I could negotiate with a revenue
> agent at DSHS to reduce its estate recovery lien when the estate would be
> insolvent if DSHS pursued the full amount of its claim.
>
> Now, the revenue agents are telling me "we don't ever negotiate on the
> amount claimed," and not entertaining any further discussion.
>
> Did I just get lucky in the cases I had pre-pandemic? Or am I just
> unlucky with the revenue agents assigned to my cases now?
>
> Any insight or contact info for a DSHS employee who is willing to speak
> with me about this would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Sarah
>
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