What is an assignment of rights?

An assignment of rights is a legal document that transfers certain rights from one individual, known as the assignor, to another individual or entity, known as the assignee. In the context of insurance claims law in South Dakota, assignment of rights typically occurs when a policyholder transfers their rights to receive an insurance payment to a third party, such as a medical provider or an attorney. The policyholder must sign the assignment of rights document, agreeing to give their rights to the third party, in order for the transfer of rights to be legally recognized. The policyholder’s signature must be notarized and the document must be filed with the court in order for it to be valid. The assignee must then comply with any requirements set forth in the policy in order to receive the insurance payment. If the assignee does not comply with the policy, the policyholder may be liable for any unpaid insurance payments. Assignment of rights can be beneficial to policyholders who need to seek reimbursement of medical expenses or other expenses related to their claim. It allows them to have someone else take care of the insurance claim paperwork and negotiations, while they focus on their recovery from whatever event caused the claim to be made in the first place.

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