The coronavirus pandemic has inspired many of us to take on do-it-yourself projects, especially …
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Claims Resolution and Settlement
Avoid Settlement Document Landmines
All workers’ compensation settlement agreements need to have certain elements in order for the …
4 Steps to Settle More Workers’ Compensation Cases
Members of the claim management team need to focus on settling workers’ compensation cases. This …
8 Ways to Stay Out of Medicare’s Penalty Box
If a non-group health plan — liability, no-fault, or workers’ compensation insurer — fails to …
Tactics to AVOID When Settling Workers’ Compensation Claims
When is the best time to settle a workers’ compensation case? The answer that should come to mind …
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6 Tips for Successful Mediations by a Claim Handler
Members of the claim management team should be empowered to engaged injured employees, even when …
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Avoid Legal Issues After Settling A Workers’ Comp Claim
You settled a workers’ compensation case with an injured employee. Now what? This is a question …
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Case Study: $101,312 Savings Through MSA Amended Review Process
Not every workers’ compensation claim gets settled on the first try — even when there has been a …
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Struggles & Risks in Self-Administering Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Asides
Following the resolution of a workers' compensation claim that includes payment for future medicals …
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A Prescription for Settling Legacy Claims
The impact of COVID-19 on the workers’ compensation system is just beginning to be felt. Workers, …
Mental Health Services Before & After Settlement
Historically workers’ compensation insurers and employers avoided “psych” claims for fear that …
CMS Revises Its Consent to Release Form – How Should The Industry Respond?
Starting April 1, 2020, Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Asides (WCMSAs) that are submitted to …
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Increased Penalties are Coming for Incorrect Medicare Secondary Payer Reporting
The federal agency that oversees Medicare is seeking to ramp up enforcement of its reporting …
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Special Needs Trust Basics: What Should I Consider?
Navigating through complex settlement options can be difficult. Having a resource, like a …
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4-Step Strategy to Successfully Settle Workers’ Comp Claims
Getting to a settlement can and should be a win-win for both payers and the injured worker. While …
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CMS Expands MSA Amended Reviews & Modifies Consents To Release In Updated Reference Guide
CMS recently released Version 3.0 of its WCMSA Reference Guide, what we informally call the “MSA …
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The Clear Indicator To Start Working on Settling a Workers’ Comp Claim
For more in-depth Settlement Training check out: THE PROCESS TO SUCCESSFULLY …
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Look to Rated Ages For Realistic Settlement Amounts
A well-developed settlement plan can be a win-win for all parties to a workers’ compensation claim. …
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How to Control the 5 Variables that Impact MSA Amounts and Approvals
When is the right time to get a Medicare Set-Aside? What medical information is needed? And what …
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5 Criteria to Choose the Right Professional Administrator
It’s not often you hear of the government endorsing a particular service in the private sector. …
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