Subrogation in California can apply anytime an insurance carrier makes payments to an individual who is not primarily at fault for an accident. In workers' compensation claims, subrogation may allow an insurer or employer to recover costs paid from another party.WCTL has expert attorneys ready to help you with your subrogation claim. Call us today at 888-888-9285 or fill out our contact form for free. It's the process where an insurance company steps into your shoes to recover funds from the party responsible for your injury. In California, Sections 3850 through 3865 of the Labor Code govern workers' compensation related subrogation claims. Subrogation is a legal right that allows insurers to recover their costs from the at-fault party. The Department of Health Care Services' (DHCS) Personal Injury (PI) Program seeks reimbursement for services that MediCal paid on behalf of its members. If the injured party is MediCal eligible, DHCS will send a "Notice of Lien" within 30 days of the referral to assert its recovery rights. Do I have to pay my deductible or can I wait until the deductible recovery process is complete?