In the workers’ compensation claims world, a commonly held belief is “the more settled claims, the …
4 Times When a Workers Comp Claim Should NOT Be SettledRead More
In the workers’ compensation claims world, a commonly held belief is “the more settled claims, the …
4 Times When a Workers Comp Claim Should NOT Be SettledRead More
There is significant opportunity to increase the level of satisfaction and security in workers’ …
Surveys Results: People Often Regret Choice of Lump Sum SettlementRead More
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been busy in 2023 with updates and changes …
Medicare Secondary Payer Update: What to Know Heading Into 2024Read More
A structured settlement creates a ‘win’ for all parties to a workers’ compensation settlement; the …
5 Structured Settlement Scenarios You May Not Be UtilizingRead More
The long-awaited Section 111 Mandatory Insurer Reporting civil monetary penalties are on the …
Legacy Workers’ Compensation claims are cases that have been aging for months, years, or even …
Stakeholders interested in reducing the money spent on workers’ compensation claims and driving …
Medical Records Review: Reduce Costs and Promote SettlementsRead More
A recent change to a Medicare Secondary Payer Manual brings Medicare Set-Asides into play for …
MSP Manual Update Puts MSAs into Motion at Provider LevelRead More
Settling a workers’ compensation claim is hard work. Once you have accomplished it, the agreement …
In a recent publication, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland has confirmed that …
MD Law Firm Settles with DOJ for Failure to Reimburse Conditional PaymentsRead More
Authored by: Ciara F. Koba, Esq., BSN Non-Group Health Plan reporting entities have been waiting …
Section 111 Civil Monetary Penalty Rulemaking is DelayedRead More
Settling a workers’ compensation claim is hard work. Once you have accomplished it, the agreement …
After a long and cold winter, spring break is upon us. Millions of Americans are getting ready for …
4 Steps to Reduce Exposure of Vacated Settlement AgreementRead More
CMS opened 2023 with a series of updates to the NGHP Section 111 User Guide. First, on January 9, a …
Federal government disability and medical insurance programs cause problems in settling workers’ …
Social Security Disability, Medicare, and Medicaid; Oh My!Read More
Ciara Koba, Esq. of Allan Koba and Bridget Smith, JD, MSCC, CMSP of IMPAXX discuss Section 111 …
Preparing for the Final Rule: Section 111 Common Mistakes, Misconceptions and MishapsRead More
By now, almost every member of the claim management team knows about the dangers of Medicare in …
Tips and Traps to Effective Medicare Secondary Payer ComplianceRead More
By now, almost every member of the claim management team knows about the dangers of Medicare in …
Tips and Traps to Effective Medicare Secondary Payer ComplianceRead More
When selecting an outside resource for help, people prioritize different factors. Often, personal …
How to Complement Your Claims Programs: Identifying Key Settlement PartnersRead More
Here’s a scenario; an injured individual settles their workers’ compensation claim. A Medicare …
Experts Explain How to Prevent Losing Continuation of Care Post-SettlementRead More