Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 22, § 1822. Proceeds from health care payments; notice to patient, creditor

B. (1) The person who is entitled to receipt of the payment may file suit to recover the monies due, plus attorney fees and court costs. Such suit may be filed no sooner than thirty days after the payment has been posted to the account of the health care provider.

(2) Nothing in this Section shall affect the right of subrogation by the insurer or health care provider.

(3) The notice requirement to the patient, policyholder, or insured shall not apply if the health insurer or other payor of health care benefits making payments to the health care provider sends notification of payment to the patient, policyholder, or insured.