Medicare Secondary Payer compliance will continue to be a challenge for the claim team members and …
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When settling a claim make sure to consider any implications with Medicare Set-Asides. Medicare requires companies to fund future liabilities and there are fines for not doing so.
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The impact of COVID-19 on the workers’ compensation system is just beginning to be felt. Workers, …
The federal agency that oversees Medicare is seeking to ramp up enforcement of its reporting …
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CMS recently released Version 3.0 of its WCMSA Reference Guide, what we informally call the “MSA …
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The famed University of Alabama head coach, Paul “Bear” Bryant said, “when you make a mistake, …
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Medicare Set-Asides are a pain-in-the-neck nightmare for many workers’ compensation stakeholders. …
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The latest Drug Trend Report from myMatrixx once again showed a substantial cost difference between …
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Developing a Medicare Set-Aside is not only a time-consuming and arduous process, but can also be …
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Most workers’ compensation practitioners agree: Medicare Set-Asides can be a pain in the neck. It …
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A thoughtful and critical review of your Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance …
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No one likes to pay for items that are not their responsibility. This statement is true of the …
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Attention to detail cannot be overstressed when it comes to finalizing Medicare Set-Asides. The …
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On 5/18/2018, the Provide Accurate Information Directly (PAID) Act was introduced in Congress for …
Proposed PAID Act Intends to ID Medicare Part C, Part D and Medicaid Enrollees for InsurersRead More