42 CFR 411.43 – Beneficiary’s responsibility with respect to workers’ compensation
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(a) The beneficiary is responsible for taking whatever action is necessary to obtain any payment that can reasonably be expected under workers’ compensation.
(b) Except as specified in § 411.45(a), Medicare does not pay until the beneficiary has exhausted his or her remedies under workers’ compensation.
(c) Except as specified in § 411.45(b), Medicare does not pay for services that would have been covered under workers’ compensation if the beneficiary had filed a proper claim.
(d) However, if a claim is denied for reasons other than not being a proper claim, Medicare pays for the services if they are covered under Medicare.